Finding the Third Proportional to 70,327 and 151,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,327 and 151,652 is: 327,019.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,327 : 151,652 = 151,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,327/151,652 = 151,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,327x = 151,652 × 151,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,327x = 22,998,329,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,998,329,104/70,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,019.91
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