Finding the Third Proportional to 69,583.50 and 149,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,583.50 and 149,004 is: 319,072.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,583.50 : 149,004 = 149,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,583.50/149,004 = 149,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,583.50x = 149,004 × 149,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,583.50x = 22,202,192,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,202,192,016/69,583.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,072.65
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