Finding the Third Proportional to 68,558 and 103,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,558 and 103,567 is: 156,453.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,558 : 103,567 = 103,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,558/103,567 = 103,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,558x = 103,567 × 103,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,558x = 10,726,123,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,726,123,489/68,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,453.27
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