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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,100 and 150,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,100 and 150,040 is: 321,141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,100 : 150,040 = 150,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,100/150,040 = 150,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,100x = 150,040 × 150,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,100x = 22,512,001,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,512,001,600/70,100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,141.25

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