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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,177 and 150,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,177 and 150,362 is: 322,167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,177 : 150,362 = 150,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,177/150,362 = 150,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,177x = 150,362 × 150,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,177x = 22,608,731,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,608,731,044/70,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,167.25

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