Finding the Third Proportional to 70,578 and 100,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,578 and 100,350 is: 142,680.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,578 : 100,350 = 100,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,578/100,350 = 100,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,578x = 100,350 × 100,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,578x = 10,070,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,070,122,500/70,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,680.76
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