Finding the Third Proportional to 70,046 and 155,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,046 and 155,644 is: 345,844.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,046 : 155,644 = 155,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,046/155,644 = 155,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,046x = 155,644 × 155,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,046x = 24,225,054,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,225,054,736/70,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,844.94
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