Finding the Third Proportional to 68,176 and 146,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,176 and 146,472 is: 314,686.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,176 : 146,472 = 146,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,176/146,472 = 146,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,176x = 146,472 × 146,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,176x = 21,454,046,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,454,046,784/68,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,686.21
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