Finding the Third Proportional to 67,864 and 147,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,864 and 147,775 is: 321,782.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,864 : 147,775 = 147,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,864/147,775 = 147,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,864x = 147,775 × 147,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,864x = 21,837,450,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,837,450,625/67,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,782.54
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