Finding the Third Proportional to 67,314 and 104,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,314 and 104,217 is: 161,351.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,314 : 104,217 = 104,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,314/104,217 = 104,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,314x = 104,217 × 104,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,314x = 10,861,183,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,861,183,089/67,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,351.03
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