Finding the Third Proportional to 67,062 and 145,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,062 and 145,658 is: 316,367.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,062 : 145,658 = 145,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,062/145,658 = 145,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,062x = 145,658 × 145,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,062x = 21,216,252,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,216,252,964/67,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,367.73
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