Finding the Third Proportional to 70,895 and 154,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,895 and 154,668 is: 337,431.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,895 : 154,668 = 154,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,895/154,668 = 154,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,895x = 154,668 × 154,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,895x = 23,922,190,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,922,190,224/70,895 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,431.27
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