Finding the Third Proportional to 68,319 and 148,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,319 and 148,458 is: 322,601.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,319 : 148,458 = 148,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,319/148,458 = 148,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,319x = 148,458 × 148,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,319x = 22,039,777,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,039,777,764/68,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,601.00
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