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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,823 and 154,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,823 and 154,525 is: 337,150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,823 : 154,525 = 154,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,823/154,525 = 154,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,823x = 154,525 × 154,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,823x = 23,877,975,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,877,975,625/70,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,150.02

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