Finding the Third Proportional to 70,254 and 150,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,254 and 150,345 is: 321,741.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,254 : 150,345 = 150,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,254/150,345 = 150,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,254x = 150,345 × 150,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,254x = 22,603,619,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,603,619,025/70,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,741.38
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