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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,376 and 150,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,376 and 150,216 is: 330,011.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,376 : 150,216 = 150,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,376/150,216 = 150,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,376x = 150,216 × 150,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,376x = 22,564,846,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,564,846,656/68,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,011.21

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