Finding the Third Proportional to 69,774 and 145,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,774 and 145,452 is: 303,211.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,774 : 145,452 = 145,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,774/145,452 = 145,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,774x = 145,452 × 145,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,774x = 21,156,284,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,156,284,304/69,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,211.57
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