Finding the Third Proportional to 70,292 and 151,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,292 and 151,336 is: 325,820.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,292 : 151,336 = 151,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,292/151,336 = 151,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,292x = 151,336 × 151,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,292x = 22,902,584,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,902,584,896/70,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,820.65
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