Finding the Third Proportional to 68,796 and 150,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,796 and 150,915 is: 331,056.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,796 : 150,915 = 150,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,796/150,915 = 150,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,796x = 150,915 × 150,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,796x = 22,775,337,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,775,337,225/68,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,056.13
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