Finding the Third Proportional to 68,645 and 150,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,645 and 150,412 is: 329,576.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,645 : 150,412 = 150,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,645/150,412 = 150,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,645x = 150,412 × 150,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,645x = 22,623,769,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,623,769,744/68,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,576.37
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