Finding the Third Proportional to 70,296 and 151,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,296 and 151,833 is: 327,945.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,296 : 151,833 = 151,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,296/151,833 = 151,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,296x = 151,833 × 151,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,296x = 23,053,259,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,053,259,889/70,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,945.54
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