Finding the Third Proportional to 68,148 and 149,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,148 and 149,007 is: 325,806.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,148 : 149,007 = 149,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,148/149,007 = 149,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,148x = 149,007 × 149,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,148x = 22,203,086,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,203,086,049/68,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,806.86
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