Finding the Third Proportional to 68,918 and 148,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,918 and 148,348 is: 319,323.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,918 : 148,348 = 148,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,918/148,348 = 148,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,918x = 148,348 × 148,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,918x = 22,007,129,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,007,129,104/68,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,323.39
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