Finding the Third Proportional to 68,484 and 91,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,484 and 91,602 is: 122,523.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,484 : 91,602 = 91,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,484/91,602 = 91,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,484x = 91,602 × 91,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,484x = 8,390,926,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,390,926,404/68,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,523.89
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