Finding the Third Proportional to 68,697 and 144,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,697 and 144,774 is: 305,100.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,697 : 144,774 = 144,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,697/144,774 = 144,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,697x = 144,774 × 144,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,697x = 20,959,511,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,959,511,076/68,697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,100.82
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