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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,042 and 150,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,042 and 150,180 is: 331,472.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,042 : 150,180 = 150,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,042/150,180 = 150,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,042x = 150,180 × 150,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,042x = 22,554,032,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,554,032,400/68,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,472.21

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