Finding the Third Proportional to 70,886 and 154,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,886 and 154,156 is: 335,243.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,886 : 154,156 = 154,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,886/154,156 = 154,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,886x = 154,156 × 154,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,886x = 23,764,072,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,764,072,336/70,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,243.52
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