Finding the Third Proportional to 70,431 and 146,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,431 and 146,709 is: 305,597.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,431 : 146,709 = 146,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,431/146,709 = 146,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,431x = 146,709 × 146,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,431x = 21,523,530,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,523,530,681/70,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,597.40
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