Finding the Third Proportional to 68,834 and 92,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,834 and 92,882 is: 125,331.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,834 : 92,882 = 92,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,834/92,882 = 92,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,834x = 92,882 × 92,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,834x = 8,627,065,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,627,065,924/68,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,331.46
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