Finding the Third Proportional to 69,510 and 149,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,510 and 149,550 is: 321,755.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,510 : 149,550 = 149,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,510/149,550 = 149,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,510x = 149,550 × 149,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,510x = 22,365,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,365,202,500/69,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,755.18
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