Finding the Third Proportional to 69,448 and 149,709.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,448 and 149,709.50 is: 322,729.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,448 : 149,709.50 = 149,709.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,448/149,709.50 = 149,709.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,448x = 149,709.50 × 149,709.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,448x = 22,412,934,390.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,412,934,390.25/69,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,729.73
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