Finding the Third Proportional to 69,690 and 153,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,690 and 153,447 is: 337,867.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,690 : 153,447 = 153,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,690/153,447 = 153,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,690x = 153,447 × 153,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,690x = 23,545,981,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,545,981,809/69,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,867.44
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