Finding the Third Proportional to 70,249 and 150,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,249 and 150,374 is: 321,888.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,249 : 150,374 = 150,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,249/150,374 = 150,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,249x = 150,374 × 150,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,249x = 22,612,339,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,612,339,876/70,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,888.42
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