Finding the Third Proportional to 69,640 and 150,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,640 and 150,363 is: 324,655.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,640 : 150,363 = 150,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,640/150,363 = 150,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,640x = 150,363 × 150,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,640x = 22,609,031,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,609,031,769/69,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,655.83
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