Finding the Third Proportional to 69,400 and 154,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,400 and 154,328 is: 343,186.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,400 : 154,328 = 154,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,400/154,328 = 154,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,400x = 154,328 × 154,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,400x = 23,817,131,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,817,131,584/69,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,186.33
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