Finding the Third Proportional to 67,332 and 145,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,332 and 145,806 is: 315,739.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,332 : 145,806 = 145,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,332/145,806 = 145,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,332x = 145,806 × 145,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,332x = 21,259,389,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,259,389,636/67,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,739.76
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