Finding the Third Proportional to 68,076 and 103,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,076 and 103,554 is: 157,521.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,076 : 103,554 = 103,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,076/103,554 = 103,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,076x = 103,554 × 103,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,076x = 10,723,430,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,723,430,916/68,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,521.46
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