Finding the Third Proportional to 68,522 and 102,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,522 and 102,785 is: 154,180.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,522 : 102,785 = 102,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,522/102,785 = 102,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,522x = 102,785 × 102,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,522x = 10,564,756,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,564,756,225/68,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,180.50
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