Finding the Third Proportional to 67,330 and 146,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,330 and 146,812 is: 320,121.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,330 : 146,812 = 146,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,330/146,812 = 146,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,330x = 146,812 × 146,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,330x = 21,553,763,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,553,763,344/67,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,121.24
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