Finding the Third Proportional to 70,394 and 151,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,394 and 151,876 is: 327,674.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,394 : 151,876 = 151,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,394/151,876 = 151,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,394x = 151,876 × 151,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,394x = 23,066,319,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,066,319,376/70,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,674.51
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