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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,258 and 150,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,258 and 150,392 is: 321,924.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,258 : 150,392 = 150,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,258/150,392 = 150,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,258x = 150,392 × 150,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,258x = 22,617,753,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,617,753,664/70,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,924.25

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