Finding the Third Proportional to 69,483 and 151,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,483 and 151,512 is: 330,381.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,483 : 151,512 = 151,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,483/151,512 = 151,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,483x = 151,512 × 151,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,483x = 22,955,886,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,955,886,144/69,483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,381.33
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