Finding the Third Proportional to 69,882 and 155,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,882 and 155,244 is: 344,877.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,882 : 155,244 = 155,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,882/155,244 = 155,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,882x = 155,244 × 155,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,882x = 24,100,699,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,100,699,536/69,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,877.07
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