Finding the Third Proportional to 68,214 and 149,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,214 and 149,068 is: 325,758.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,214 : 149,068 = 149,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,214/149,068 = 149,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,214x = 149,068 × 149,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,214x = 22,221,268,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,221,268,624/68,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,758.18
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