Finding the Third Proportional to 68,688 and 150,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,688 and 150,492 is: 329,720.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,688 : 150,492 = 150,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,688/150,492 = 150,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,688x = 150,492 × 150,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,688x = 22,647,842,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,647,842,064/68,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,720.51
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