Finding the Third Proportional to 70,130 and 152,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,130 and 152,015 is: 329,510.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,130 : 152,015 = 152,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,130/152,015 = 152,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,130x = 152,015 × 152,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,130x = 23,108,560,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,108,560,225/70,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,510.34
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