Finding the Third Proportional to 69,578 and 150,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,578 and 150,270 is: 324,543.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,578 : 150,270 = 150,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,578/150,270 = 150,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,578x = 150,270 × 150,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,578x = 22,581,072,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,581,072,900/69,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,543.29
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