Finding the Third Proportional to 70,432 and 151,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,432 and 151,964 is: 327,877.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,432 : 151,964 = 151,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,432/151,964 = 151,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,432x = 151,964 × 151,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,432x = 23,093,057,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,093,057,296/70,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,877.35
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