Finding the Third Proportional to 67,874 and 145,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,874 and 145,780 is: 313,106.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,874 : 145,780 = 145,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,874/145,780 = 145,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,874x = 145,780 × 145,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,874x = 21,251,808,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,251,808,400/67,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,106.76
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