Finding the Third Proportional to 69,684 and 135,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,684 and 135,864 is: 264,896.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,684 : 135,864 = 135,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,684/135,864 = 135,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,684x = 135,864 × 135,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,684x = 18,459,026,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,459,026,496/69,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,896.20
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