Finding the Third Proportional to 68,408 and 102,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,408 and 102,812 is: 154,518.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,408 : 102,812 = 102,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,408/102,812 = 102,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,408x = 102,812 × 102,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,408x = 10,570,307,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,570,307,344/68,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,518.58
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