Finding the Third Proportional to 69,810 and 150,689.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,810 and 150,689.50 is: 325,273.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,810 : 150,689.50 = 150,689.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,810/150,689.50 = 150,689.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,810x = 150,689.50 × 150,689.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,810x = 22,707,325,410.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,707,325,410.25/69,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,273.25
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