Finding the Third Proportional to 70,230 and 153,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,230 and 153,580 is: 335,851.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,230 : 153,580 = 153,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,230/153,580 = 153,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,230x = 153,580 × 153,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,230x = 23,586,816,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,586,816,400/70,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,851.01
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