Finding the Third Proportional to 69,443 and 149,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,443 and 149,434 is: 321,566.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,443 : 149,434 = 149,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,443/149,434 = 149,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,443x = 149,434 × 149,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,443x = 22,330,520,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,330,520,356/69,443 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,566.18
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