Finding the Third Proportional to 68,762 and 109,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,762 and 109,407 is: 174,077.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,762 : 109,407 = 109,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,762/109,407 = 109,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,762x = 109,407 × 109,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,762x = 11,969,891,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,969,891,649/68,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,077.13
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