Finding the Third Proportional to 70,102 and 152,035.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,102 and 152,035.50 is: 329,730.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,102 : 152,035.50 = 152,035.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,102/152,035.50 = 152,035.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,102x = 152,035.50 × 152,035.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,102x = 23,114,793,260.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,114,793,260.25/70,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,730.87
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