Finding the Third Proportional to 68,604 and 102,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,604 and 102,618 is: 153,496.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,604 : 102,618 = 102,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,604/102,618 = 102,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,604x = 102,618 × 102,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,604x = 10,530,453,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,530,453,924/68,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,496.21
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