Finding the Third Proportional to 70,370 and 153,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,370 and 153,364 is: 334,240.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,370 : 153,364 = 153,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,370/153,364 = 153,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,370x = 153,364 × 153,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,370x = 23,520,516,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,520,516,496/70,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,240.68
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