Finding the Third Proportional to 68,067 and 121,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,067 and 121,311 is: 216,204.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,067 : 121,311 = 121,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,067/121,311 = 121,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,067x = 121,311 × 121,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,067x = 14,716,358,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,716,358,721/68,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,204.02
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