Finding the Third Proportional to 67,218 and 99,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,218 and 99,291 is: 146,667.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,218 : 99,291 = 99,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,218/99,291 = 99,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,218x = 99,291 × 99,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,218x = 9,858,702,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,858,702,681/67,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,667.60
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