Finding the Third Proportional to 70,619 and 155,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,619 and 155,454 is: 342,201.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,619 : 155,454 = 155,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,619/155,454 = 155,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,619x = 155,454 × 155,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,619x = 24,165,946,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,165,946,116/70,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,201.76
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