Finding the Third Proportional to 70,310 and 151,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,310 and 151,372 is: 325,892.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,310 : 151,372 = 151,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,310/151,372 = 151,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,310x = 151,372 × 151,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,310x = 22,913,482,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,913,482,384/70,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,892.23
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