Finding the Third Proportional to 67,851 and 149,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,851 and 149,478 is: 329,304.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,851 : 149,478 = 149,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,851/149,478 = 149,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,851x = 149,478 × 149,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,851x = 22,343,672,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,343,672,484/67,851 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,304.98
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