Finding the Third Proportional to 70,216 and 150,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,216 and 150,320 is: 321,808.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,216 : 150,320 = 150,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,216/150,320 = 150,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,216x = 150,320 × 150,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,216x = 22,596,102,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,596,102,400/70,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,808.45
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