Finding the Third Proportional to 68,930 and 106,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,930 and 106,390 is: 164,207.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,930 : 106,390 = 106,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,930/106,390 = 106,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,930x = 106,390 × 106,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,930x = 11,318,832,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,318,832,100/68,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,207.63
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