Finding the Third Proportional to 68,464 and 147,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,464 and 147,114 is: 316,115.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,464 : 147,114 = 147,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,464/147,114 = 147,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,464x = 147,114 × 147,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,464x = 21,642,528,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,642,528,996/68,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,115.46
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