Finding the Third Proportional to 70,035 and 153,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,035 and 153,676 is: 337,207.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,035 : 153,676 = 153,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,035/153,676 = 153,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,035x = 153,676 × 153,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,035x = 23,616,312,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,616,312,976/70,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,207.30
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