Finding the Third Proportional to 69,517 and 115,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,517 and 115,059 is: 190,436.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,517 : 115,059 = 115,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,517/115,059 = 115,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,517x = 115,059 × 115,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,517x = 13,238,573,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,238,573,481/69,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,436.49
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