Finding the Third Proportional to 68,612 and 102,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,612 and 102,630 is: 153,514.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,612 : 102,630 = 102,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,612/102,630 = 102,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,612x = 102,630 × 102,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,612x = 10,532,916,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,532,916,900/68,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,514.21
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