Finding the Third Proportional to 69,764 and 155,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,764 and 155,026 is: 344,490.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,764 : 155,026 = 155,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,764/155,026 = 155,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,764x = 155,026 × 155,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,764x = 24,033,060,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,033,060,676/69,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,490.86
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