Finding the Third Proportional to 69,488 and 151,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,488 and 151,992 is: 332,454.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,488 : 151,992 = 151,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,488/151,992 = 151,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,488x = 151,992 × 151,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,488x = 23,101,568,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,101,568,064/69,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,454.06
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