Finding the Third Proportional to 68,398 and 109,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,398 and 109,266 is: 174,552.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,398 : 109,266 = 109,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,398/109,266 = 109,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,398x = 109,266 × 109,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,398x = 11,939,058,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,939,058,756/68,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,552.75
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