Finding the Third Proportional to 68,460 and 91,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,460 and 91,575 is: 122,494.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,460 : 91,575 = 91,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,460/91,575 = 91,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,460x = 91,575 × 91,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,460x = 8,385,980,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,385,980,625/68,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,494.60
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