Finding the Third Proportional to 70,682 and 153,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,682 and 153,832 is: 334,799.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,682 : 153,832 = 153,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,682/153,832 = 153,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,682x = 153,832 × 153,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,682x = 23,664,284,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,664,284,224/70,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,799.30
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