Finding the Third Proportional to 69,451 and 151,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,451 and 151,970 is: 332,534.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,451 : 151,970 = 151,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,451/151,970 = 151,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,451x = 151,970 × 151,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,451x = 23,094,880,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,094,880,900/69,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,534.89
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