Finding the Third Proportional to 68,224 and 148,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,224 and 148,224 is: 322,032.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,224 : 148,224 = 148,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,224/148,224 = 148,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,224x = 148,224 × 148,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,224x = 21,970,354,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,970,354,176/68,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,032.63
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