Finding the Third Proportional to 70,645.50 and 154,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,645.50 and 154,575 is: 338,215.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,645.50 : 154,575 = 154,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,645.50/154,575 = 154,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,645.50x = 154,575 × 154,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,645.50x = 23,893,430,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,893,430,625/70,645.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,215.89
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