Finding the Third Proportional to 67,482 and 145,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,482 and 145,332 is: 312,992.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,482 : 145,332 = 145,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,482/145,332 = 145,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,482x = 145,332 × 145,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,482x = 21,121,390,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,121,390,224/67,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,992.95
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