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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,496 and 150,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,496 and 150,048 is: 328,696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,496 : 150,048 = 150,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,496/150,048 = 150,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,496x = 150,048 × 150,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,496x = 22,514,402,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,514,402,304/68,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,696.60

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