Finding the Third Proportional to 70,264 and 152,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,264 and 152,285 is: 330,051.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,264 : 152,285 = 152,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,264/152,285 = 152,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,264x = 152,285 × 152,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,264x = 23,190,721,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,190,721,225/70,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,051.25
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