Finding the Third Proportional to 67,340 and 102,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,340 and 102,408 is: 155,738.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,340 : 102,408 = 102,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,340/102,408 = 102,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,340x = 102,408 × 102,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,340x = 10,487,398,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,487,398,464/67,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,738.02
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