Finding the Third Proportional to 67,034 and 132,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,034 and 132,376 is: 261,410.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,034 : 132,376 = 132,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,034/132,376 = 132,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,034x = 132,376 × 132,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,034x = 17,523,405,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,523,405,376/67,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,410.71
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