Finding the Third Proportional to 67,694 and 148,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,694 and 148,884 is: 327,450.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,694 : 148,884 = 148,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,694/148,884 = 148,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,694x = 148,884 × 148,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,694x = 22,166,445,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,166,445,456/67,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,450.67
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