Finding the Third Proportional to 69,460 and 149,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,460 and 149,468 is: 321,633.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,460 : 149,468 = 149,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,460/149,468 = 149,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,460x = 149,468 × 149,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,460x = 22,340,683,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,340,683,024/69,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,633.79
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