Finding the Third Proportional to 69,852 and 147,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,852 and 147,984 is: 313,509.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,852 : 147,984 = 147,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,852/147,984 = 147,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,852x = 147,984 × 147,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,852x = 21,899,264,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,899,264,256/69,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,509.48
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