Finding the Third Proportional to 69,650 and 150,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,650 and 150,382 is: 324,691.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,650 : 150,382 = 150,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,650/150,382 = 150,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,650x = 150,382 × 150,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,650x = 22,614,745,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,614,745,924/69,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,691.26
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