Finding the Third Proportional to 70,735 and 153,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,735 and 153,911 is: 334,892.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,735 : 153,911 = 153,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,735/153,911 = 153,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,735x = 153,911 × 153,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,735x = 23,688,595,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,688,595,921/70,735 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,892.15
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