Finding the Third Proportional to 69,746 and 143,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,746 and 143,164 is: 293,865.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,746 : 143,164 = 143,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,746/143,164 = 143,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,746x = 143,164 × 143,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,746x = 20,495,930,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,495,930,896/69,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,865.32
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