Finding the Third Proportional to 70,028 and 149,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,028 and 149,900 is: 320,871.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,028 : 149,900 = 149,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,028/149,900 = 149,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,028x = 149,900 × 149,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,028x = 22,470,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,470,010,000/70,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,871.79
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