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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,257 and 150,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,257 and 150,351 is: 321,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,257 : 150,351 = 150,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,257/150,351 = 150,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,257x = 150,351 × 150,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,257x = 22,605,423,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605,423,201/70,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,753.32

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