Finding the Third Proportional to 68,416 and 105,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,416 and 105,056 is: 161,318.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,416 : 105,056 = 105,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,416/105,056 = 105,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,416x = 105,056 × 105,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,416x = 11,036,763,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,036,763,136/68,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,318.45
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