Finding the Third Proportional to 70,580 and 151,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,580 and 151,394 is: 324,739.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,580 : 151,394 = 151,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,580/151,394 = 151,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,580x = 151,394 × 151,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,580x = 22,920,143,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,920,143,236/70,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,739.92
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