Finding the Third Proportional to 70,644 and 153,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,644 and 153,438 is: 333,265.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,644 : 153,438 = 153,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,644/153,438 = 153,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,644x = 153,438 × 153,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,644x = 23,543,219,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,543,219,844/70,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,265.67
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