Finding the Third Proportional to 69,472 and 163,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,472 and 163,832 is: 386,356.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,472 : 163,832 = 163,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,472/163,832 = 163,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,472x = 163,832 × 163,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,472x = 26,840,924,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,840,924,224/69,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,356.00
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