Finding the Third Proportional to 68,290 and 106,891
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,290 and 106,891 is: 167,311.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,290 : 106,891 = 106,891 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,290/106,891 = 106,891/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,290x = 106,891 × 106,891 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,290x = 11,425,685,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,425,685,881/68,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,311.26
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