Finding the Third Proportional to 69,822 and 99,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,822 and 99,765 is: 142,548.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,822 : 99,765 = 99,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,822/99,765 = 99,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,822x = 99,765 × 99,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,822x = 9,953,055,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,953,055,225/69,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,548.98
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