Finding the Third Proportional to 67,940 and 149,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,940 and 149,704 is: 329,868.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,940 : 149,704 = 149,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,940/149,704 = 149,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,940x = 149,704 × 149,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,940x = 22,411,287,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,411,287,616/67,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,868.82
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