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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,484 and 150,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,484 and 150,392 is: 330,263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,484 : 150,392 = 150,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,484/150,392 = 150,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,484x = 150,392 × 150,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,484x = 22,617,753,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,617,753,664/68,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,263.33

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