Finding the Third Proportional to 67,903 and 149,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,903 and 149,342 is: 328,454.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,903 : 149,342 = 149,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,903/149,342 = 149,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,903x = 149,342 × 149,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,903x = 22,303,032,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,303,032,964/67,903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,454.31
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