Finding the Third Proportional to 68,070 and 100,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,070 and 100,155 is: 147,363.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,070 : 100,155 = 100,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,070/100,155 = 100,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,070x = 100,155 × 100,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,070x = 10,031,024,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,031,024,025/68,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,363.36
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