Finding the Third Proportional to 69,489 and 135,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,489 and 135,522 is: 264,303.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,489 : 135,522 = 135,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,489/135,522 = 135,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,489x = 135,522 × 135,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,489x = 18,366,212,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,366,212,484/69,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,303.88
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