Finding the Third Proportional to 68,510.81 and 122,244.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,510.81 and 122,244.19 is: 218,120.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,510.81 : 122,244.19 = 122,244.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,510.81/122,244.19 = 122,244.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,510.81x = 122,244.19 × 122,244.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,510.81x = 14,943,641,377.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,943,641,377.54/68,510.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,120.92
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