Finding the Third Proportional to 69,446 and 98,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,446 and 98,330 is: 139,227.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,446 : 98,330 = 98,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,446/98,330 = 98,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,446x = 98,330 × 98,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,446x = 9,668,788,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,668,788,900/69,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,227.44
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