Finding the Third Proportional to 68,814 and 105,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,814 and 105,195 is: 160,810.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,814 : 105,195 = 105,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,814/105,195 = 105,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,814x = 105,195 × 105,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,814x = 11,065,988,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,065,988,025/68,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,810.13
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