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Finding the Third Proportional to 71,266 and 154,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 71,266 and 154,676 is: 335,709.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,266 : 154,676 = 154,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,266/154,676 = 154,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,266x = 154,676 × 154,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,266x = 23,924,664,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,924,664,976/71,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,709.38

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