Finding the Third Proportional to 68,044 and 136,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,044 and 136,362 is: 273,273.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,044 : 136,362 = 136,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,044/136,362 = 136,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,044x = 136,362 × 136,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,044x = 18,594,595,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,594,595,044/68,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,273.10
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