Finding the Third Proportional to 69,584 and 99,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,584 and 99,474 is: 142,203.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,584 : 99,474 = 99,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,584/99,474 = 99,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,584x = 99,474 × 99,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,584x = 9,895,076,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,895,076,676/69,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,203.33
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