Finding the Third Proportional to 68,040 and 102,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,040 and 102,132 is: 153,306.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,040 : 102,132 = 102,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,040/102,132 = 102,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,040x = 102,132 × 102,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,040x = 10,430,945,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,430,945,424/68,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,306.08
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