Finding the Third Proportional to 69,539.50 and 150,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,539.50 and 150,165 is: 324,269.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,539.50 : 150,165 = 150,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,539.50/150,165 = 150,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,539.50x = 150,165 × 150,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,539.50x = 22,549,527,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,549,527,225/69,539.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,269.33
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