Finding the Third Proportional to 68,595 and 91,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,595 and 91,041 is: 120,831.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,595 : 91,041 = 91,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,595/91,041 = 91,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,595x = 91,041 × 91,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,595x = 8,288,463,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,288,463,681/68,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,831.89
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