Finding the Third Proportional to 67,014 and 146,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,014 and 146,040 is: 318,257.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,014 : 146,040 = 146,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,014/146,040 = 146,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,014x = 146,040 × 146,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,014x = 21,327,681,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,327,681,600/67,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,257.10
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