Finding the Third Proportional to 33,058 and 68,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,058 and 68,790 is: 143,144.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,058 : 68,790 = 68,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,058/68,790 = 68,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,058x = 68,790 × 68,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,058x = 4,732,064,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,732,064,100/33,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,144.29
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