Finding the Third Proportional to 70,427 and 151,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,427 and 151,102 is: 324,191.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,427 : 151,102 = 151,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,427/151,102 = 151,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,427x = 151,102 × 151,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,427x = 22,831,814,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,831,814,404/70,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,191.21
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