Finding the Third Proportional to 68,112 and 101,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,112 and 101,592 is: 151,528.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,112 : 101,592 = 101,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,112/101,592 = 101,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,112x = 101,592 × 101,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,112x = 10,320,934,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,320,934,464/68,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,528.87
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