Finding the Third Proportional to 69,444 and 149,701.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,444 and 149,701.50 is: 322,713.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,444 : 149,701.50 = 149,701.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,444/149,701.50 = 149,701.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,444x = 149,701.50 × 149,701.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,444x = 22,410,539,102.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,410,539,102.25/69,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,713.83
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