Finding the Third Proportional to 70,794 and 154,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,794 and 154,467 is: 337,034.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,794 : 154,467 = 154,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,794/154,467 = 154,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,794x = 154,467 × 154,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,794x = 23,860,054,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,860,054,089/70,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,034.98
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