Finding the Third Proportional to 67,941 and 149,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,941 and 149,001 is: 326,773.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,941 : 149,001 = 149,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,941/149,001 = 149,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,941x = 149,001 × 149,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,941x = 22,201,298,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,201,298,001/67,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,773.20
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