Finding the Third Proportional to 68,796 and 105,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,796 and 105,165 is: 160,760.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,796 : 105,165 = 105,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,796/105,165 = 105,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,796x = 105,165 × 105,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,796x = 11,059,677,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,059,677,225/68,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,760.47
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