Finding the Third Proportional to 68,253 and 150,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,253 and 150,006 is: 329,682.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,253 : 150,006 = 150,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,253/150,006 = 150,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,253x = 150,006 × 150,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,253x = 22,501,800,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,501,800,036/68,253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,682.21
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