Finding the Third Proportional to 70,206 and 151,483
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,206 and 151,483 is: 326,853.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,206 : 151,483 = 151,483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,206/151,483 = 151,483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,206x = 151,483 × 151,483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,206x = 22,947,099,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,947,099,289/70,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,853.82
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