Finding the Third Proportional to 70,707 and 148,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,707 and 148,683 is: 312,651.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,707 : 148,683 = 148,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,707/148,683 = 148,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,707x = 148,683 × 148,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,707x = 22,106,634,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,106,634,489/70,707 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,651.29
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