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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,256 and 158,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,256 and 158,112 is: 366,259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,256 : 158,112 = 158,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,256/158,112 = 158,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,256x = 158,112 × 158,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,256x = 24,999,404,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,999,404,544/68,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,259.44

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