Finding the Third Proportional to 70,908 and 151,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,908 and 151,202 is: 322,418.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,908 : 151,202 = 151,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,908/151,202 = 151,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,908x = 151,202 × 151,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,908x = 22,862,044,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,862,044,804/70,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,418.41
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