Finding the Third Proportional to 69,588 and 151,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,588 and 151,722 is: 330,797.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,588 : 151,722 = 151,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,588/151,722 = 151,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,588x = 151,722 × 151,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,588x = 23,019,565,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,019,565,284/69,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,797.91
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