Finding the Third Proportional to 68,822 and 106,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,822 and 106,363 is: 164,381.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,822 : 106,363 = 106,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,822/106,363 = 106,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,822x = 106,363 × 106,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,822x = 11,313,087,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,313,087,769/68,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,381.85
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