Finding the Third Proportional to 67,624 and 149,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,624 and 149,071 is: 328,613.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,624 : 149,071 = 149,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,624/149,071 = 149,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,624x = 149,071 × 149,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,624x = 22,222,163,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,222,163,041/67,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,613.55
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