Finding the Third Proportional to 68,445 and 148,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,445 and 148,554 is: 322,423.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,445 : 148,554 = 148,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,445/148,554 = 148,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,445x = 148,554 × 148,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,445x = 22,068,290,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,068,290,916/68,445 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,423.71
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