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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,340 and 162,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,340 and 162,698 is: 376,324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,340 : 162,698 = 162,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,340/162,698 = 162,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,340x = 162,698 × 162,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,340x = 26,470,639,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,470,639,204/70,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,324.13

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