Finding the Third Proportional to 67,248 and 98,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,248 and 98,925 is: 145,523.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,248 : 98,925 = 98,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,248/98,925 = 98,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,248x = 98,925 × 98,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,248x = 9,786,155,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,786,155,625/67,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,523.37
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