Finding the Third Proportional to 67,331 and 141,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,331 and 141,763 is: 298,476.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,331 : 141,763 = 141,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,331/141,763 = 141,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,331x = 141,763 × 141,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,331x = 20,096,748,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,096,748,169/67,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,476.90
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