Finding the Third Proportional to 69,502 and 151,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,502 and 151,478 is: 330,142.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,502 : 151,478 = 151,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,502/151,478 = 151,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,502x = 151,478 × 151,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,502x = 22,945,584,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,945,584,484/69,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,142.79
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