Finding the Third Proportional to 68,966 and 105,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,966 and 105,454 is: 161,246.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,966 : 105,454 = 105,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,966/105,454 = 105,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,966x = 105,454 × 105,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,966x = 11,120,546,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,120,546,116/68,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,246.79
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