Finding the Third Proportional to 69,402 and 102,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,402 and 102,804 is: 152,281.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,402 : 102,804 = 102,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,402/102,804 = 102,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,402x = 102,804 × 102,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,402x = 10,568,662,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,568,662,416/69,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,281.81
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