Finding the Third Proportional to 67,524 and 147,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,524 and 147,758 is: 323,328.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,524 : 147,758 = 147,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,524/147,758 = 147,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,524x = 147,758 × 147,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,524x = 21,832,426,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,832,426,564/67,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,328.40
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