Finding the Third Proportional to 69,954 and 149,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,954 and 149,882 is: 321,134.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,954 : 149,882 = 149,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,954/149,882 = 149,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,954x = 149,882 × 149,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,954x = 22,464,613,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,464,613,924/69,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,134.09
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