Finding the Third Proportional to 68,520 and 102,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,520 and 102,782 is: 154,176.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,520 : 102,782 = 102,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,520/102,782 = 102,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,520x = 102,782 × 102,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,520x = 10,564,139,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,564,139,524/68,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,176.00
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