Finding the Third Proportional to 70,644 and 154,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,644 and 154,410 is: 337,501.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,644 : 154,410 = 154,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,644/154,410 = 154,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,644x = 154,410 × 154,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,644x = 23,842,448,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,842,448,100/70,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,501.39
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