Finding the Third Proportional to 70,306 and 151,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,306 and 151,364 is: 325,876.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,306 : 151,364 = 151,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,306/151,364 = 151,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,306x = 151,364 × 151,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,306x = 22,911,060,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,911,060,496/70,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,876.32
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