Finding the Third Proportional to 68,240 and 105,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,240 and 105,276 is: 162,412.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,240 : 105,276 = 105,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,240/105,276 = 105,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,240x = 105,276 × 105,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,240x = 11,083,036,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,083,036,176/68,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,412.61
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