Finding the Third Proportional to 67,984 and 149,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,984 and 149,561 is: 329,025.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,984 : 149,561 = 149,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,984/149,561 = 149,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,984x = 149,561 × 149,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,984x = 22,368,492,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,368,492,721/67,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,025.84
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