Finding the Third Proportional to 67,317.75 and 145,779.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,317.75 and 145,779.75 is: 315,692.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,317.75 : 145,779.75 = 145,779.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,317.75/145,779.75 = 145,779.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,317.75x = 145,779.75 × 145,779.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,317.75x = 21,251,735,510.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,251,735,510.06/67,317.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,692.90
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