Finding the Third Proportional to 67,219 and 146,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,219 and 146,292 is: 318,382.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,219 : 146,292 = 146,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,219/146,292 = 146,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,219x = 146,292 × 146,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,219x = 21,401,349,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,401,349,264/67,219 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,382.44
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