Finding the Third Proportional to 68,748 and 103,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,748 and 103,080 is: 154,557.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,748 : 103,080 = 103,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,748/103,080 = 103,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,748x = 103,080 × 103,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,748x = 10,625,486,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,625,486,400/68,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,557.03
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