Finding the Third Proportional to 68,097 and 145,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,097 and 145,458 is: 310,704.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,097 : 145,458 = 145,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,097/145,458 = 145,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,097x = 145,458 × 145,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,097x = 21,158,029,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,158,029,764/68,097 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,704.29
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