Finding the Third Proportional to 68,454 and 91,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,454 and 91,566 is: 122,481.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,454 : 91,566 = 91,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,454/91,566 = 91,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,454x = 91,566 × 91,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,454x = 8,384,332,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,384,332,356/68,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,481.26
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