Finding the Third Proportional to 69,692 and 151,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,692 and 151,552 is: 329,564.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,692 : 151,552 = 151,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,692/151,552 = 151,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,692x = 151,552 × 151,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,692x = 22,968,008,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,968,008,704/69,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,564.49
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