Finding the Third Proportional to 70,818 and 154,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,818 and 154,515 is: 337,130.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,818 : 154,515 = 154,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,818/154,515 = 154,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,818x = 154,515 × 154,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,818x = 23,874,885,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,874,885,225/70,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,130.18
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