Finding the Third Proportional to 70,228 and 153,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,228 and 153,576 is: 335,843.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,228 : 153,576 = 153,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,228/153,576 = 153,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,228x = 153,576 × 153,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,228x = 23,585,587,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,585,587,776/70,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,843.08
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