Finding the Third Proportional to 68,264 and 141,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,264 and 141,979 is: 295,295.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,264 : 141,979 = 141,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,264/141,979 = 141,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,264x = 141,979 × 141,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,264x = 20,158,036,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,158,036,441/68,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,295.27
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