Finding the Third Proportional to 70,704 and 148,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,704 and 148,224 is: 310,737.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,704 : 148,224 = 148,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,704/148,224 = 148,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,704x = 148,224 × 148,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,704x = 21,970,354,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,970,354,176/70,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,737.08
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