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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,425 and 154,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,425 and 154,674 is: 339,709.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,425 : 154,674 = 154,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,425/154,674 = 154,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,425x = 154,674 × 154,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,425x = 23,924,046,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,924,046,276/70,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,709.57

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