Finding the Third Proportional to 68,898 and 150,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,898 and 150,964 is: 330,780.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,898 : 150,964 = 150,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,898/150,964 = 150,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,898x = 150,964 × 150,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,898x = 22,790,129,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,790,129,296/68,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,780.71
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