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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,436 and 150,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,436 and 150,324 is: 330,196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,436 : 150,324 = 150,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,436/150,324 = 150,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,436x = 150,324 × 150,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,436x = 22,597,304,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,597,304,976/68,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,196.17

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