Finding the Third Proportional to 69,473 and 143,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,473 and 143,860 is: 297,895.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,473 : 143,860 = 143,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,473/143,860 = 143,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,473x = 143,860 × 143,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,473x = 20,695,699,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,695,699,600/69,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,895.58
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