Finding the Third Proportional to 68,562 and 105,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,562 and 105,954 is: 163,738.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,562 : 105,954 = 105,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,562/105,954 = 105,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,562x = 105,954 × 105,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,562x = 11,226,250,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,226,250,116/68,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,738.66
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