Finding the Third Proportional to 69,960 and 149,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,960 and 149,892 is: 321,149.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,960 : 149,892 = 149,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,960/149,892 = 149,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,960x = 149,892 × 149,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,960x = 22,467,611,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,467,611,664/69,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,149.39
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