Finding the Third Proportional to 70,038 and 155,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,038 and 155,628 is: 345,813.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,038 : 155,628 = 155,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,038/155,628 = 155,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,038x = 155,628 × 155,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,038x = 24,220,074,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,220,074,384/70,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,813.34
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