Finding the Third Proportional to 68,461 and 148,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,461 and 148,154 is: 320,614.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,461 : 148,154 = 148,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,461/148,154 = 148,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,461x = 148,154 × 148,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,461x = 21,949,607,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,949,607,716/68,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,614.77
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