Finding the Third Proportional to 70,900 and 154,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,900 and 154,679 is: 337,455.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,900 : 154,679 = 154,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,900/154,679 = 154,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,900x = 154,679 × 154,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,900x = 23,925,593,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,925,593,041/70,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,455.47
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