Finding the Third Proportional to 69,780 and 164,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,780 and 164,562 is: 388,086.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,780 : 164,562 = 164,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,780/164,562 = 164,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,780x = 164,562 × 164,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,780x = 27,080,651,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,080,651,844/69,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,086.15
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