Finding the Third Proportional to 67,360 and 112,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,360 and 112,261 is: 187,092.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,360 : 112,261 = 112,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,360/112,261 = 112,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,360x = 112,261 × 112,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,360x = 12,602,532,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,602,532,121/67,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,092.22
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