Finding the Third Proportional to 68,947 and 102,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,947 and 102,124 is: 151,265.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,947 : 102,124 = 102,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,947/102,124 = 102,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,947x = 102,124 × 102,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,947x = 10,429,311,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,429,311,376/68,947 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,265.63
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