Finding the Third Proportional to 69,516 and 115,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,516 and 115,056 is: 190,429.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,516 : 115,056 = 115,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,516/115,056 = 115,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,516x = 115,056 × 115,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,516x = 13,237,883,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,237,883,136/69,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,429.30
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