Finding the Third Proportional to 70,676 and 154,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,676 and 154,296 is: 336,850.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,676 : 154,296 = 154,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,676/154,296 = 154,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,676x = 154,296 × 154,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,676x = 23,807,255,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,807,255,616/70,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,850.64
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