Finding the Third Proportional to 68,706 and 144,789
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,706 and 144,789 is: 305,124.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,706 : 144,789 = 144,789 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,706/144,789 = 144,789/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,706x = 144,789 × 144,789 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,706x = 20,963,854,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,963,854,521/68,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,124.07
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