Finding the Third Proportional to 68,994 and 150,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,994 and 150,622 is: 328,825.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,994 : 150,622 = 150,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,994/150,622 = 150,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,994x = 150,622 × 150,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,994x = 22,686,986,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,686,986,884/68,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,825.50
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