Finding the Third Proportional to 70,448 and 153,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,448 and 153,958 is: 336,461.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,448 : 153,958 = 153,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,448/153,958 = 153,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,448x = 153,958 × 153,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,448x = 23,703,065,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,703,065,764/70,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,461.87
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