Finding the Third Proportional to 68,546 and 148,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,546 and 148,676 is: 322,477.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,546 : 148,676 = 148,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,546/148,676 = 148,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,546x = 148,676 × 148,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,546x = 22,104,552,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,104,552,976/68,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,477.65
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