Finding the Third Proportional to 68,536 and 158,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,536 and 158,649 is: 367,245.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,536 : 158,649 = 158,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,536/158,649 = 158,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,536x = 158,649 × 158,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,536x = 25,169,505,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,169,505,201/68,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,245.03
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