Finding the Third Proportional to 67,944 and 148,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,944 and 148,228 is: 323,377.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,944 : 148,228 = 148,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,944/148,228 = 148,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,944x = 148,228 × 148,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,944x = 21,971,539,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,971,539,984/67,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,377.19
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