Finding the Third Proportional to 68,224 and 144,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,224 and 144,680 is: 306,817.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,224 : 144,680 = 144,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,224/144,680 = 144,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,224x = 144,680 × 144,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,224x = 20,932,302,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,932,302,400/68,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,817.28
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