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Finding the Third Proportional to 70.63 and 154.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 70.63 and 154.75 is: 339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.63 : 154.75 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.63/154.75 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.63x = 154.75 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.63x = 23,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,947.56/70.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.08

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