Finding the Third Proportional to 69,409 and 150,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,409 and 150,473 is: 326,213.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,409 : 150,473 = 150,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,409/150,473 = 150,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,409x = 150,473 × 150,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,409x = 22,642,123,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,642,123,729/69,409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,213.08
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