Finding the Third Proportional to 70,424 and 153,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,424 and 153,484 is: 334,507.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,424 : 153,484 = 153,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,424/153,484 = 153,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,424x = 153,484 × 153,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,424x = 23,557,338,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,557,338,256/70,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,507.25
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