Finding the Third Proportional to 68,041.13 and 105,787.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,041.13 and 105,787.50 is: 164,473.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,041.13 : 105,787.50 = 105,787.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,041.13/105,787.50 = 105,787.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,041.13x = 105,787.50 × 105,787.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,041.13x = 11,190,995,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,190,995,156.25/68,041.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,473.99
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