Finding the Third Proportional to 67,171 and 141,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,171 and 141,235 is: 296,963.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,171 : 141,235 = 141,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,171/141,235 = 141,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,171x = 141,235 × 141,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,171x = 19,947,325,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,947,325,225/67,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,963.35
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