Finding the Third Proportional to 70,788 and 154,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,788 and 154,704 is: 338,098.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,788 : 154,704 = 154,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,788/154,704 = 154,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,788x = 154,704 × 154,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,788x = 23,933,327,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,933,327,616/70,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,098.66
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