Finding the Third Proportional to 70,720 and 161,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,720 and 161,264 is: 367,733.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,720 : 161,264 = 161,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,720/161,264 = 161,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,720x = 161,264 × 161,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,720x = 26,006,077,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,006,077,696/70,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,733.00
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