Finding the Third Proportional to 68,937 and 105,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,937 and 105,390 is: 161,118.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,937 : 105,390 = 105,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,937/105,390 = 105,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,937x = 105,390 × 105,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,937x = 11,107,052,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,107,052,100/68,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,118.88
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