Finding the Third Proportional to 70,096 and 153,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,096 and 153,763 is: 337,295.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,096 : 153,763 = 153,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,096/153,763 = 153,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,096x = 153,763 × 153,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,096x = 23,643,060,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,643,060,169/70,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,295.43
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