Finding the Third Proportional to 68,010 and 105,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,010 and 105,566 is: 163,860.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,010 : 105,566 = 105,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,010/105,566 = 105,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,010x = 105,566 × 105,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,010x = 11,144,180,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,144,180,356/68,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,860.91
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