Finding the Third Proportional to 69,913 and 151,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,913 and 151,490 is: 328,253.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,913 : 151,490 = 151,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,913/151,490 = 151,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,913x = 151,490 × 151,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,913x = 22,949,220,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,949,220,100/69,913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,253.97
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