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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,332 and 154,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,332 and 154,004 is: 337,218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,332 : 154,004 = 154,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,332/154,004 = 154,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,332x = 154,004 × 154,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,332x = 23,717,232,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,717,232,016/70,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,218.22

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