Finding the Third Proportional to 68,266 and 103,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,266 and 103,353 is: 156,473.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,266 : 103,353 = 103,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,266/103,353 = 103,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,266x = 103,353 × 103,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,266x = 10,681,842,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,681,842,609/68,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,473.83
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