Finding the Third Proportional to 70,587 and 151,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,587 and 151,407 is: 324,763.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,587 : 151,407 = 151,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,587/151,407 = 151,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,587x = 151,407 × 151,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,587x = 22,924,079,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,924,079,649/70,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,763.48
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