Finding the Third Proportional to 69,518.50 and 151,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,518.50 and 151,785 is: 331,403.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,518.50 : 151,785 = 151,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,518.50/151,785 = 151,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,518.50x = 151,785 × 151,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,518.50x = 23,038,686,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,038,686,225/69,518.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,403.67
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