Finding the Third Proportional to 69,702 and 148,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,702 and 148,395 is: 315,931.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,702 : 148,395 = 148,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,702/148,395 = 148,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,702x = 148,395 × 148,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,702x = 22,021,076,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,021,076,025/69,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,931.77
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