Finding the Third Proportional to 67,926 and 148,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,926 and 148,974 is: 326,726.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,926 : 148,974 = 148,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,926/148,974 = 148,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,926x = 148,974 × 148,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,926x = 22,193,252,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,193,252,676/67,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,726.92
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