Finding the Third Proportional to 70,825 and 153,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,825 and 153,266 is: 331,669.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,825 : 153,266 = 153,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,825/153,266 = 153,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,825x = 153,266 × 153,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,825x = 23,490,466,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,490,466,756/70,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,669.14
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