Finding the Third Proportional to 68,546 and 93,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,546 and 93,382 is: 127,216.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,546 : 93,382 = 93,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,546/93,382 = 93,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,546x = 93,382 × 93,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,546x = 8,720,197,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,720,197,924/68,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,216.73
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