Finding the Third Proportional to 68,614 and 91,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,614 and 91,076 is: 120,891.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,614 : 91,076 = 91,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,614/91,076 = 91,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,614x = 91,076 × 91,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,614x = 8,294,837,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,294,837,776/68,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,891.33
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