Finding the Third Proportional to 68,334 and 148,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,334 and 148,326 is: 321,956.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,334 : 148,326 = 148,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,334/148,326 = 148,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,334x = 148,326 × 148,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,334x = 22,000,602,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,000,602,276/68,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,956.89
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