Finding the Third Proportional to 67,520 and 145,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,520 and 145,416 is: 313,178.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,520 : 145,416 = 145,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,520/145,416 = 145,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,520x = 145,416 × 145,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,520x = 21,145,813,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,145,813,056/67,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,178.51
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