Finding the Third Proportional to 70,064 and 153,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,064 and 153,754 is: 337,409.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,064 : 153,754 = 153,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,064/153,754 = 153,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,064x = 153,754 × 153,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,064x = 23,640,292,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,640,292,516/70,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,409.98
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