Finding the Third Proportional to 70,448 and 156,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,448 and 156,639 is: 348,282.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,448 : 156,639 = 156,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,448/156,639 = 156,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,448x = 156,639 × 156,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,448x = 24,535,776,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,535,776,321/70,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,282.08
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