Finding the Third Proportional to 69,964 and 150,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,964 and 150,296 is: 322,864.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,964 : 150,296 = 150,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,964/150,296 = 150,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,964x = 150,296 × 150,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,964x = 22,588,887,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,588,887,616/69,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,864.44
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