Finding the Third Proportional to 70,134 and 153,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,134 and 153,120 is: 334,299.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,134 : 153,120 = 153,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,134/153,120 = 153,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,134x = 153,120 × 153,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,134x = 23,445,734,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,445,734,400/70,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,299.12
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