Finding the Third Proportional to 67,671 and 148,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,671 and 148,842 is: 327,377.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,671 : 148,842 = 148,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,671/148,842 = 148,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,671x = 148,842 × 148,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,671x = 22,153,940,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,153,940,964/67,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,377.18
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