Finding the Third Proportional to 69,719.06 and 143,565.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,719.06 and 143,565.75 is: 295,631.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,719.06 : 143,565.75 = 143,565.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,719.06/143,565.75 = 143,565.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,719.06x = 143,565.75 × 143,565.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,719.06x = 20,611,124,573.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,611,124,573.06/69,719.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,631.12
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