Finding the Third Proportional to 68,030 and 105,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,030 and 105,598 is: 163,912.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,030 : 105,598 = 105,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,030/105,598 = 105,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,030x = 105,598 × 105,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,030x = 11,150,937,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,150,937,604/68,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,912.06
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