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Finding the Third Proportional to 70.69 and 150.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 70.69 and 150.94 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.69 : 150.94 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.69/150.94 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.69x = 150.94 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.69x = 22,782.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782.13/70.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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