Finding the Third Proportional to 68,984 and 140,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,984 and 140,884 is: 287,723.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,984 : 140,884 = 140,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,984/140,884 = 140,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,984x = 140,884 × 140,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,984x = 19,848,301,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,848,301,456/68,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,723.26
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