Finding the Third Proportional to 68,958 and 107,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,958 and 107,204 is: 166,662.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,958 : 107,204 = 107,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,958/107,204 = 107,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,958x = 107,204 × 107,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,958x = 11,492,697,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,492,697,616/68,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,662.28
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