Finding the Third Proportional to 67,564 and 156,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,564 and 156,415 is: 362,110.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,564 : 156,415 = 156,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,564/156,415 = 156,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,564x = 156,415 × 156,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,564x = 24,465,652,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,465,652,225/67,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,110.77
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