Finding the Third Proportional to 67,082 and 145,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,082 and 145,342 is: 314,902.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,082 : 145,342 = 145,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,082/145,342 = 145,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,082x = 145,342 × 145,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,082x = 21,124,296,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,124,296,964/67,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,902.61
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