Finding the Third Proportional to 68,945 and 99,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,945 and 99,406 is: 143,325.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,945 : 99,406 = 99,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,945/99,406 = 99,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,945x = 99,406 × 99,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,945x = 9,881,552,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,881,552,836/68,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,325.16
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