Finding the Third Proportional to 69,485 and 149,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,485 and 149,770 is: 322,818.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,485 : 149,770 = 149,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,485/149,770 = 149,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,485x = 149,770 × 149,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,485x = 22,431,052,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,431,052,900/69,485 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,818.64
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