Finding the Third Proportional to 69,504 and 135,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,504 and 135,552 is: 264,363.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,504 : 135,552 = 135,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,504/135,552 = 135,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,504x = 135,552 × 135,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,504x = 18,374,344,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,374,344,704/69,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,363.85
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