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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,104 and 150,900

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,104 and 150,900 is: 324,814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,104 : 150,900 = 150,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,104/150,900 = 150,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,104x = 150,900 × 150,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,104x = 22,770,810,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,770,810,000/70,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,814.70

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