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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,563 and 150,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,563 and 150,837 is: 322,432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,563 : 150,837 = 150,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,563/150,837 = 150,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,563x = 150,837 × 150,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,563x = 22,751,800,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,751,800,569/70,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,432.44

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