Finding the Third Proportional to 69,430 and 149,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,430 and 149,396 is: 321,462.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,430 : 149,396 = 149,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,430/149,396 = 149,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,430x = 149,396 × 149,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,430x = 22,319,164,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,319,164,816/69,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,462.84
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