Finding the Third Proportional to 68,473 and 102,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,473 and 102,250 is: 152,688.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,473 : 102,250 = 102,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,473/102,250 = 102,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,473x = 102,250 × 102,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,473x = 10,455,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,455,062,500/68,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,688.83
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