Finding the Third Proportional to 68,706 and 150,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,706 and 150,696 is: 330,528.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,706 : 150,696 = 150,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,706/150,696 = 150,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,706x = 150,696 × 150,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,706x = 22,709,284,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,709,284,416/68,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,528.40
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