Finding the Third Proportional to 70,364 and 149,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,364 and 149,364 is: 317,059.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,364 : 149,364 = 149,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,364/149,364 = 149,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,364x = 149,364 × 149,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,364x = 22,309,604,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,309,604,496/70,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,059.92
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