Finding the Third Proportional to 68,482 and 147,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,482 and 147,151 is: 316,191.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,482 : 147,151 = 147,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,482/147,151 = 147,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,482x = 147,151 × 147,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,482x = 21,653,416,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,653,416,801/68,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,191.36
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