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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,651 and 155,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,651 and 155,246 is: 341,132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,651 : 155,246 = 155,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,651/155,246 = 155,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,651x = 155,246 × 155,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,651x = 24,101,320,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,101,320,516/70,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,132.05

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