Finding the Third Proportional to 67,890 and 149,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,890 and 149,153 is: 327,686.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,890 : 149,153 = 149,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,890/149,153 = 149,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,890x = 149,153 × 149,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,890x = 22,246,617,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,246,617,409/67,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,686.22
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