Finding the Third Proportional to 70,896 and 154,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,896 and 154,671 is: 337,439.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,896 : 154,671 = 154,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,896/154,671 = 154,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,896x = 154,671 × 154,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,896x = 23,923,118,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,923,118,241/70,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,439.61
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