Finding the Third Proportional to 68,286 and 143,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,286 and 143,004 is: 299,477.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,286 : 143,004 = 143,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,286/143,004 = 143,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,286x = 143,004 × 143,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,286x = 20,450,144,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,450,144,016/68,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,477.84
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