Finding the Third Proportional to 70,102 and 153,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,102 and 153,772 is: 337,306.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,102 : 153,772 = 153,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,102/153,772 = 153,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,102x = 153,772 × 153,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,102x = 23,645,827,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,645,827,984/70,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,306.04
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