Finding the Third Proportional to 69,494 and 135,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,494 and 135,532 is: 264,323.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,494 : 135,532 = 135,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,494/135,532 = 135,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,494x = 135,532 × 135,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,494x = 18,368,923,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,368,923,024/69,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,323.87
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