Finding the Third Proportional to 67,126 and 156,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,126 and 156,775 is: 366,153.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,126 : 156,775 = 156,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,126/156,775 = 156,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,126x = 156,775 × 156,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,126x = 24,578,400,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,578,400,625/67,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,153.21
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