Finding the Third Proportional to 67,902 and 147,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,902 and 147,852 is: 321,937.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,902 : 147,852 = 147,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,902/147,852 = 147,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,902x = 147,852 × 147,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,902x = 21,860,213,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,860,213,904/67,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,937.70
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