Finding the Third Proportional to 68,874 and 105,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,874 and 105,351 is: 161,146.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,874 : 105,351 = 105,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,874/105,351 = 105,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,874x = 105,351 × 105,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,874x = 11,098,833,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,098,833,201/68,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,146.92
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