Finding the Third Proportional to 67,422 and 136,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,422 and 136,758 is: 277,398.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,422 : 136,758 = 136,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,422/136,758 = 136,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,422x = 136,758 × 136,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,422x = 18,702,750,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,702,750,564/67,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,398.34
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