Finding the Third Proportional to 70,060 and 153,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,060 and 153,746 is: 337,394.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,060 : 153,746 = 153,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,060/153,746 = 153,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,060x = 153,746 × 153,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,060x = 23,637,832,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,637,832,516/70,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,394.13
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