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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,744 and 154,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,744 and 154,610 is: 337,897.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,744 : 154,610 = 154,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,744/154,610 = 154,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,744x = 154,610 × 154,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,744x = 23,904,252,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,904,252,100/70,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,897.94

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