Finding the Third Proportional to 69,563 and 151,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,563 and 151,546 is: 330,149.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,563 : 151,546 = 151,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,563/151,546 = 151,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,563x = 151,546 × 151,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,563x = 22,966,190,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,966,190,116/69,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,149.51
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