Finding the Third Proportional to 67,214 and 99,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,214 and 99,285 is: 146,658.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,214 : 99,285 = 99,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,214/99,285 = 99,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,214x = 99,285 × 99,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,214x = 9,857,511,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,857,511,225/67,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,658.60
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