Finding the Third Proportional to 67,344 and 104,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,344 and 104,562 is: 162,348.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,344 : 104,562 = 104,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,344/104,562 = 104,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,344x = 104,562 × 104,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,344x = 10,933,211,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,933,211,844/67,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,348.71
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