Finding the Third Proportional to 70,204 and 151,479
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,204 and 151,479 is: 326,845.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,204 : 151,479 = 151,479 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,204/151,479 = 151,479/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,204x = 151,479 × 151,479 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,204x = 22,945,887,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,945,887,441/70,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,845.87
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