Finding the Third Proportional to 67,124 and 156,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,124 and 156,770 is: 366,140.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,124 : 156,770 = 156,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,124/156,770 = 156,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,124x = 156,770 × 156,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,124x = 24,576,832,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,576,832,900/67,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,140.77
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