Finding the Third Proportional to 67,473 and 107,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,473 and 107,217 is: 170,371.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,473 : 107,217 = 107,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,473/107,217 = 107,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,473x = 107,217 × 107,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,473x = 11,495,485,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,495,485,089/67,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,371.63
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