Finding the Third Proportional to 68,661 and 106,258.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,661 and 106,258.50 is: 164,443.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,661 : 106,258.50 = 106,258.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,661/106,258.50 = 106,258.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,661x = 106,258.50 × 106,258.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,661x = 11,290,868,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,290,868,822.25/68,661 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,443.70
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