Finding the Third Proportional to 70,182 and 153,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,182 and 153,486 is: 335,669.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,182 : 153,486 = 153,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,182/153,486 = 153,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,182x = 153,486 × 153,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,182x = 23,557,952,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,557,952,196/70,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,669.43
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