Finding the Third Proportional to 68,568 and 145,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,568 and 145,560 is: 309,002.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,568 : 145,560 = 145,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,568/145,560 = 145,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,568x = 145,560 × 145,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,568x = 21,187,713,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,187,713,600/68,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,002.94
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