Finding the Third Proportional to 68,864 and 104,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,864 and 104,670 is: 159,093.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,864 : 104,670 = 104,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,864/104,670 = 104,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,864x = 104,670 × 104,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,864x = 10,955,808,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,955,808,900/68,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,093.41
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