Finding the Third Proportional to 67,690 and 146,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,690 and 146,679 is: 317,842.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,690 : 146,679 = 146,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,690/146,679 = 146,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,690x = 146,679 × 146,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,690x = 21,514,729,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,514,729,041/67,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,842.06
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