Finding the Third Proportional to 67,488 and 147,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,488 and 147,687 is: 323,190.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,488 : 147,687 = 147,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,488/147,687 = 147,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,488x = 147,687 × 147,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,488x = 21,811,449,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,811,449,969/67,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,190.05
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