Finding the Third Proportional to 70,703 and 153,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,703 and 153,850 is: 334,778.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,703 : 153,850 = 153,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,703/153,850 = 153,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,703x = 153,850 × 153,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,703x = 23,669,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,669,822,500/70,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,778.19
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