Finding the Third Proportional to 69,712 and 150,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,712 and 150,560 is: 325,170.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,712 : 150,560 = 150,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,712/150,560 = 150,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,712x = 150,560 × 150,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,712x = 22,668,313,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,668,313,600/69,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,170.90
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