Finding the Third Proportional to 68,210 and 149,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,210 and 149,060 is: 325,742.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,210 : 149,060 = 149,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,210/149,060 = 149,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,210x = 149,060 × 149,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,210x = 22,218,883,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,218,883,600/68,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,742.32
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