Finding the Third Proportional to 68,989 and 150,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,989 and 150,614 is: 328,814.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,989 : 150,614 = 150,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,989/150,614 = 150,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,989x = 150,614 × 150,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,989x = 22,684,576,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,684,576,996/68,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,814.41
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