Finding the Third Proportional to 68,008 and 102,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,008 and 102,012 is: 153,018
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,008 : 102,012 = 102,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,008/102,012 = 102,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,008x = 102,012 × 102,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,008x = 10,406,448,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,406,448,144/68,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,018
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