Finding the Third Proportional to 70,744 and 154,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,744 and 154,610 is: 337,897.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,744 : 154,610 = 154,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,744/154,610 = 154,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,744x = 154,610 × 154,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,744x = 23,904,252,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,904,252,100/70,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,897.94
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