Finding the Third Proportional to 70,155 and 148,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,155 and 148,713 is: 315,238.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,155 : 148,713 = 148,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,155/148,713 = 148,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,155x = 148,713 × 148,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,155x = 22,115,556,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,115,556,369/70,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,238.49
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