Finding the Third Proportional to 70,220 and 150,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,220 and 150,321 is: 321,794.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,220 : 150,321 = 150,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,220/150,321 = 150,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,220x = 150,321 × 150,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,220x = 22,596,403,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,596,403,041/70,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,794.40
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