Finding the Third Proportional to 68,952 and 150,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,952 and 150,864 is: 330,083.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,952 : 150,864 = 150,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,952/150,864 = 150,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,952x = 150,864 × 150,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,952x = 22,759,946,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,759,946,496/68,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,083.92
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