Finding the Third Proportional to 69,830 and 148,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,830 and 148,813 is: 317,131.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,830 : 148,813 = 148,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,830/148,813 = 148,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,830x = 148,813 × 148,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,830x = 22,145,308,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,145,308,969/69,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,131.73
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