Finding the Third Proportional to 67,963 and 159,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,963 and 159,903 is: 376,218.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,963 : 159,903 = 159,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,963/159,903 = 159,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,963x = 159,903 × 159,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,963x = 25,568,969,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,568,969,409/67,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,218.96
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