Finding the Third Proportional to 69,668 and 148,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,668 and 148,327 is: 315,796.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,668 : 148,327 = 148,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,668/148,327 = 148,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,668x = 148,327 × 148,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,668x = 22,000,898,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,000,898,929/69,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,796.33
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