Finding the Third Proportional to 69,912 and 150,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,912 and 150,948 is: 325,913.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,912 : 150,948 = 150,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,912/150,948 = 150,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,912x = 150,948 × 150,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,912x = 22,785,298,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,785,298,704/69,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,913.99
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