Finding the Third Proportional to 69,782 and 102,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,782 and 102,405 is: 150,279.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,782 : 102,405 = 102,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,782/102,405 = 102,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,782x = 102,405 × 102,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,782x = 10,486,784,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,486,784,025/69,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,279.21
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