Finding the Third Proportional to 68,924 and 150,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,924 and 150,154 is: 327,117.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,924 : 150,154 = 150,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,924/150,154 = 150,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,924x = 150,154 × 150,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,924x = 22,546,223,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,546,223,716/68,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,117.17
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