Finding the Third Proportional to 67,942.13 and 146,346.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,942.13 and 146,346.75 is: 315,229.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,942.13 : 146,346.75 = 146,346.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,942.13/146,346.75 = 146,346.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,942.13x = 146,346.75 × 146,346.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,942.13x = 21,417,371,235.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,417,371,235.56/67,942.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,229.63
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