Finding the Third Proportional to 68,644 and 150,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,644 and 150,410 is: 329,572.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,644 : 150,410 = 150,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,644/150,410 = 150,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,644x = 150,410 × 150,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,644x = 22,623,168,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,623,168,100/68,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,572.40
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