Finding the Third Proportional to 70,174 and 148,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,174 and 148,232 is: 313,117.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,174 : 148,232 = 148,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,174/148,232 = 148,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,174x = 148,232 × 148,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,174x = 21,972,725,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,972,725,824/70,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,117.76
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