Finding the Third Proportional to 70,043.63 and 149,928.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,043.63 and 149,928.75 is: 320,923.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,043.63 : 149,928.75 = 149,928.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,043.63/149,928.75 = 149,928.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,043.63x = 149,928.75 × 149,928.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,043.63x = 22,478,630,076.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,478,630,076.56/70,043.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,923.28
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