Finding the Third Proportional to 68,264 and 103,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,264 and 103,350 is: 156,469.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,264 : 103,350 = 103,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,264/103,350 = 103,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,264x = 103,350 × 103,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,264x = 10,681,222,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,681,222,500/68,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,469.33
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