Finding the Third Proportional to 69,840 and 99,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,840 and 99,747 is: 142,460.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,840 : 99,747 = 99,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,840/99,747 = 99,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,840x = 99,747 × 99,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,840x = 9,949,464,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,949,464,009/69,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,460.82
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