Finding the Third Proportional to 68,904 and 106,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,904 and 106,560 is: 164,794.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,904 : 106,560 = 106,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,904/106,560 = 106,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,904x = 106,560 × 106,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,904x = 11,355,033,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,355,033,600/68,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,794.98
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