Finding the Third Proportional to 67,968 and 148,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,968 and 148,224 is: 323,245.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,968 : 148,224 = 148,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,968/148,224 = 148,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,968x = 148,224 × 148,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,968x = 21,970,354,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,970,354,176/67,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,245.56
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