Finding the Third Proportional to 68,998 and 147,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,998 and 147,836 is: 316,755.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,998 : 147,836 = 147,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,998/147,836 = 147,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,998x = 147,836 × 147,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,998x = 21,855,482,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,855,482,896/68,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,755.31
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