Finding the Third Proportional to 69,470 and 149,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,470 and 149,750 is: 322,802.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,470 : 149,750 = 149,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,470/149,750 = 149,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,470x = 149,750 × 149,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,470x = 22,425,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,425,062,500/69,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,802.11
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