Finding the Third Proportional to 69,732 and 153,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,732 and 153,540 is: 338,073.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,732 : 153,540 = 153,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,732/153,540 = 153,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,732x = 153,540 × 153,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,732x = 23,574,531,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,574,531,600/69,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,073.36
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