Finding the Third Proportional to 68,528 and 93,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,528 and 93,359 is: 127,187.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,528 : 93,359 = 93,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,528/93,359 = 93,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,528x = 93,359 × 93,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,528x = 8,715,902,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,715,902,881/68,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,187.47
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