Finding the Third Proportional to 68,044 and 145,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,044 and 145,925 is: 312,946.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,044 : 145,925 = 145,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,044/145,925 = 145,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,044x = 145,925 × 145,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,044x = 21,294,105,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,294,105,625/68,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,946.12
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