Finding the Third Proportional to 70,884 and 153,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,884 and 153,504 is: 332,423.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,884 : 153,504 = 153,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,884/153,504 = 153,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,884x = 153,504 × 153,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,884x = 23,563,478,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,563,478,016/70,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,423.09
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