Finding the Third Proportional to 67,044 and 132,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,044 and 132,396 is: 261,450.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,044 : 132,396 = 132,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,044/132,396 = 132,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,044x = 132,396 × 132,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,044x = 17,528,700,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,528,700,816/67,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,450.70
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