Finding the Third Proportional to 70,128 and 149,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,128 and 149,184 is: 317,360.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,128 : 149,184 = 149,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,128/149,184 = 149,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,128x = 149,184 × 149,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,128x = 22,255,865,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,255,865,856/70,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,360.62
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