Finding the Third Proportional to 70,376 and 149,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,376 and 149,388 is: 317,107.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,376 : 149,388 = 149,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,376/149,388 = 149,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,376x = 149,388 × 149,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,376x = 22,316,774,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,316,774,544/70,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,107.74
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