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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,544 and 158,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,544 and 158,832 is: 368,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,544 : 158,832 = 158,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,544/158,832 = 158,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,544x = 158,832 × 158,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,544x = 25,227,604,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,227,604,224/68,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,049.78

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