Finding the Third Proportional to 68,263 and 141,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,263 and 141,974 is: 295,278.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,263 : 141,974 = 141,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,263/141,974 = 141,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,263x = 141,974 × 141,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,263x = 20,156,616,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,156,616,676/68,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,278.80
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