Finding the Third Proportional to 67,890 and 147,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,890 and 147,828 is: 321,890.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,890 : 147,828 = 147,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,890/147,828 = 147,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,890x = 147,828 × 147,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,890x = 21,853,117,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,853,117,584/67,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,890.08
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