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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,333 and 150,119

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,333 and 150,119 is: 329,792.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,333 : 150,119 = 150,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,333/150,119 = 150,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,333x = 150,119 × 150,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,333x = 22,535,714,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,535,714,161/68,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,792.55

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