Finding the Third Proportional to 69,444 and 143,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,444 and 143,811 is: 297,817.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,444 : 143,811 = 143,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,444/143,811 = 143,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,444x = 143,811 × 143,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,444x = 20,681,603,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,681,603,721/69,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,817.00
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