Finding the Third Proportional to 69,408 and 148,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,408 and 148,284 is: 316,795.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,408 : 148,284 = 148,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,408/148,284 = 148,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,408x = 148,284 × 148,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,408x = 21,988,144,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,988,144,656/69,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,795.54
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