Finding the Third Proportional to 69,780 and 102,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,780 and 102,402 is: 150,274.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,780 : 102,402 = 102,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,780/102,402 = 102,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,780x = 102,402 × 102,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,780x = 10,486,169,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,486,169,604/69,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,274.71
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