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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,281 and 150,606

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,281 and 150,606 is: 322,735.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,281 : 150,606 = 150,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,281/150,606 = 150,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,281x = 150,606 × 150,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,281x = 22,682,167,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,682,167,236/70,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,735.41

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