Finding the Third Proportional to 70,009.50 and 153,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,009.50 and 153,627 is: 337,115.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,009.50 : 153,627 = 153,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,009.50/153,627 = 153,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,009.50x = 153,627 × 153,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,009.50x = 23,601,255,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,601,255,129/70,009.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,115.04
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