Finding the Third Proportional to 69,429 and 151,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,429 and 151,782 is: 331,817.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,429 : 151,782 = 151,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,429/151,782 = 151,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,429x = 151,782 × 151,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,429x = 23,037,775,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,037,775,524/69,429 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,817.76
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