Finding the Third Proportional to 68,296 and 101,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,296 and 101,454 is: 150,710.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,296 : 101,454 = 101,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,296/101,454 = 101,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,296x = 101,454 × 101,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,296x = 10,292,914,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,292,914,116/68,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,710.35
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