Finding the Third Proportional to 67,324 and 145,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,324 and 145,793 is: 315,720.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,324 : 145,793 = 145,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,324/145,793 = 145,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,324x = 145,793 × 145,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,324x = 21,255,598,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,255,598,849/67,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,720.97
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