Finding the Third Proportional to 69,496 and 151,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,496 and 151,738 is: 331,305.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,496 : 151,738 = 151,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,496/151,738 = 151,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,496x = 151,738 × 151,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,496x = 23,024,420,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,024,420,644/69,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,305.70
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