Finding the Third Proportional to 69,584 and 151,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,584 and 151,588 is: 330,232.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,584 : 151,588 = 151,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,584/151,588 = 151,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,584x = 151,588 × 151,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,584x = 22,978,921,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,978,921,744/69,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,232.84
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