Finding the Third Proportional to 69,538 and 148,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,538 and 148,922 is: 318,930.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,538 : 148,922 = 148,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,538/148,922 = 148,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,538x = 148,922 × 148,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,538x = 22,177,762,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,177,762,084/69,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,930.11
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