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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,544 and 150,210

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,544 and 150,210 is: 329,176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,544 : 150,210 = 150,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,544/150,210 = 150,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,544x = 150,210 × 150,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,544x = 22,563,044,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,563,044,100/68,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,176.06

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