Finding the Third Proportional to 67,308 and 145,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,308 and 145,624 is: 315,064.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,308 : 145,624 = 145,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,308/145,624 = 145,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,308x = 145,624 × 145,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,308x = 21,206,349,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,206,349,376/67,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,064.32
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