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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,332 and 151,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,332 and 151,761 is: 327,466.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,332 : 151,761 = 151,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,332/151,761 = 151,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,332x = 151,761 × 151,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,332x = 23,031,401,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,031,401,121/70,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,466.89

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