Finding the Third Proportional to 68,760 and 92,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,760 and 92,772 is: 125,169.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,760 : 92,772 = 92,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,760/92,772 = 92,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,760x = 92,772 × 92,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,760x = 8,606,643,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,606,643,984/68,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,169.34
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