Finding the Third Proportional to 68,665 and 106,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,665 and 106,264 is: 164,451.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,665 : 106,264 = 106,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,665/106,264 = 106,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,665x = 106,264 × 106,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,665x = 11,292,037,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,292,037,696/68,665 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,451.14
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