Finding the Third Proportional to 68,916 and 151,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,916 and 151,800 is: 334,367.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,916 : 151,800 = 151,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,916/151,800 = 151,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,916x = 151,800 × 151,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,916x = 23,043,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,043,240,000/68,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,367.06
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