Finding the Third Proportional to 67,650 and 145,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,650 and 145,380 is: 312,421.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,650 : 145,380 = 145,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,650/145,380 = 145,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,650x = 145,380 × 145,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,650x = 21,135,344,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,135,344,400/67,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,421.94
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