Finding the Third Proportional to 69,618 and 151,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,618 and 151,780 is: 330,908.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,618 : 151,780 = 151,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,618/151,780 = 151,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,618x = 151,780 × 151,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,618x = 23,037,168,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,037,168,400/69,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,908.22
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