Finding the Third Proportional to 69,990 and 151,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,990 and 151,644 is: 328,559.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,990 : 151,644 = 151,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,990/151,644 = 151,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,990x = 151,644 × 151,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,990x = 22,995,902,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,995,902,736/69,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,559.83
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