Finding the Third Proportional to 70,818 and 155,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,818 and 155,244 is: 340,318.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,818 : 155,244 = 155,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,818/155,244 = 155,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,818x = 155,244 × 155,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,818x = 24,100,699,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,100,699,536/70,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,318.84
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