Finding the Third Proportional to 69,891 and 150,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,891 and 150,906 is: 325,830.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,891 : 150,906 = 150,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,891/150,906 = 150,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,891x = 150,906 × 150,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,891x = 22,772,620,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,772,620,836/69,891 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,830.52
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