Finding the Third Proportional to 69,426 and 143,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,426 and 143,775 is: 297,745.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,426 : 143,775 = 143,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,426/143,775 = 143,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,426x = 143,775 × 143,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,426x = 20,671,250,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,671,250,625/69,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,745.09
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