Finding the Third Proportional to 67,886 and 149,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,886 and 149,156 is: 327,718.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,886 : 149,156 = 149,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,886/149,156 = 149,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,886x = 149,156 × 149,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,886x = 22,247,512,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,247,512,336/67,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,718.71
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