Finding the Third Proportional to 68,112 and 145,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,112 and 145,536 is: 310,969.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,112 : 145,536 = 145,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,112/145,536 = 145,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,112x = 145,536 × 145,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,112x = 21,180,727,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,180,727,296/68,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,969.10
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