Finding the Third Proportional to 68,058 and 144,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,058 and 144,198 is: 305,519.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,058 : 144,198 = 144,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,058/144,198 = 144,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,058x = 144,198 × 144,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,058x = 20,793,063,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,793,063,204/68,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,519.75
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