Finding the Third Proportional to 68,738 and 150,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,738 and 150,760 is: 330,655.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,738 : 150,760 = 150,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,738/150,760 = 150,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,738x = 150,760 × 150,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,738x = 22,728,577,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,728,577,600/68,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,655.21
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