Finding the Third Proportional to 70,151 and 155,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,151 and 155,069 is: 342,780.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,151 : 155,069 = 155,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,151/155,069 = 155,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,151x = 155,069 × 155,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,151x = 24,046,394,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,046,394,761/70,151 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,780.50
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