Finding the Third Proportional to 68,652 and 103,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,652 and 103,329 is: 155,521.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,652 : 103,329 = 103,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,652/103,329 = 103,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,652x = 103,329 × 103,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,652x = 10,676,882,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,676,882,241/68,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,521.79
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