Finding the Third Proportional to 70,468 and 152,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,468 and 152,744 is: 331,082.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,468 : 152,744 = 152,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,468/152,744 = 152,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,468x = 152,744 × 152,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,468x = 23,330,729,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,330,729,536/70,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,082.61
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