Finding the Third Proportional to 68,396 and 102,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,396 and 102,324 is: 153,082.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,396 : 102,324 = 102,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,396/102,324 = 102,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,396x = 102,324 × 102,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,396x = 10,470,200,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,470,200,976/68,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,082.07
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