Finding the Third Proportional to 69,842 and 151,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,842 and 151,580 is: 328,978.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,842 : 151,580 = 151,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,842/151,580 = 151,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,842x = 151,580 × 151,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,842x = 22,976,496,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,976,496,400/69,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,978.21
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