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Finding the Third Proportional to 70,850 and 150,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 70,850 and 150,340 is: 319,013.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,850 : 150,340 = 150,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,850/150,340 = 150,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,850x = 150,340 × 150,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,850x = 22,602,115,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,602,115,600/70,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,013.63

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