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Finding the Third Proportional to 71,466 and 150,861

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Solution

The third proportional to 71,466 and 150,861 is: 318,459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,466 : 150,861 = 150,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,466/150,861 = 150,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,466x = 150,861 × 150,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,466x = 22,759,041,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,759,041,321/71,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,459.71

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