Finding the Third Proportional to 68,060 and 109,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,060 and 109,265 is: 175,416.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,060 : 109,265 = 109,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,060/109,265 = 109,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,060x = 109,265 × 109,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,060x = 11,938,840,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,938,840,225/68,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,416.40
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