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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,277.63 and 150,599.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,277.63 and 150,599.25 is: 322,721.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,277.63 : 150,599.25 = 150,599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,277.63/150,599.25 = 150,599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,277.63x = 150,599.25 × 150,599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,277.63x = 22,680,134,100.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,680,134,100.56/70,277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,721.98

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