Finding the Third Proportional to 70,501.50 and 153,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,501.50 and 153,963 is: 336,228.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,501.50 : 153,963 = 153,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,501.50/153,963 = 153,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,501.50x = 153,963 × 153,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,501.50x = 23,704,605,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,704,605,369/70,501.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,228.38
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