Finding the Third Proportional to 70,152 and 153,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,152 and 153,924 is: 337,732.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,152 : 153,924 = 153,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,152/153,924 = 153,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,152x = 153,924 × 153,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,152x = 23,692,597,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,692,597,776/70,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,732.32
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