Finding the Third Proportional to 67,488 and 107,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,488 and 107,260 is: 170,470.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,488 : 107,260 = 107,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,488/107,260 = 107,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,488x = 107,260 × 107,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,488x = 11,504,707,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,504,707,600/67,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,470.42
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