Finding the Third Proportional to 67,768 and 148,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,768 and 148,624 is: 325,951.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,768 : 148,624 = 148,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,768/148,624 = 148,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,768x = 148,624 × 148,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,768x = 22,089,093,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,089,093,376/67,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,951.68
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