Finding the Third Proportional to 68,482.13 and 149,266.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,482.13 and 149,266.13 is: 325,345.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,482.13 : 149,266.13 = 149,266.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,482.13/149,266.13 = 149,266.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,482.13x = 149,266.13 × 149,266.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,482.13x = 22,280,376,072.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,280,376,072.52/68,482.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,345.86
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