Finding the Third Proportional to 70,104 and 153,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,104 and 153,816 is: 337,489.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,104 : 153,816 = 153,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,104/153,816 = 153,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,104x = 153,816 × 153,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,104x = 23,659,361,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,659,361,856/70,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,489.47
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