Finding the Third Proportional to 68,670 and 150,462
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,670 and 150,462 is: 329,675.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,670 : 150,462 = 150,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,670/150,462 = 150,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,670x = 150,462 × 150,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,670x = 22,638,813,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,638,813,444/68,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,675.45
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