Finding the Third Proportional to 70,355 and 151,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,355 and 151,794 is: 327,502.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,355 : 151,794 = 151,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,355/151,794 = 151,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,355x = 151,794 × 151,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,355x = 23,041,418,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,041,418,436/70,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,502.22
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