Finding the Third Proportional to 68,820 and 150,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,820 and 150,762 is: 330,269.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,820 : 150,762 = 150,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,820/150,762 = 150,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,820x = 150,762 × 150,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,820x = 22,729,180,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,729,180,644/68,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,269.99
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