Finding the Third Proportional to 70,497 and 153,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,497 and 153,954 is: 336,210.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,497 : 153,954 = 153,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,497/153,954 = 153,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,497x = 153,954 × 153,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,497x = 23,701,834,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,701,834,116/70,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,210.54
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