Finding the Third Proportional to 70,734 and 153,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,734 and 153,957 is: 335,097.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,734 : 153,957 = 153,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,734/153,957 = 153,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,734x = 153,957 × 153,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,734x = 23,702,757,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,702,757,849/70,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,097.09
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