Finding the Third Proportional to 67,008 and 132,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,008 and 132,324 is: 261,306.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,008 : 132,324 = 132,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,008/132,324 = 132,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,008x = 132,324 × 132,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,008x = 17,509,640,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,509,640,976/67,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,306.72
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