Finding the Third Proportional to 70,366 and 154,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,366 and 154,406 is: 338,817.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,366 : 154,406 = 154,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,366/154,406 = 154,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,366x = 154,406 × 154,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,366x = 23,841,212,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,841,212,836/70,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,817.22
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