Finding the Third Proportional to 69,977 and 149,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,977 and 149,298 is: 318,531.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,977 : 149,298 = 149,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,977/149,298 = 149,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,977x = 149,298 × 149,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,977x = 22,289,892,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,289,892,804/69,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,531.70
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