Finding the Third Proportional to 68,256 and 103,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,256 and 103,776 is: 157,780.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,256 : 103,776 = 103,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,256/103,776 = 103,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,256x = 103,776 × 103,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,256x = 10,769,458,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,769,458,176/68,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,780.39
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