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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,560 and 148,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,560 and 148,640 is: 322,255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,560 : 148,640 = 148,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,560/148,640 = 148,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,560x = 148,640 × 148,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,560x = 22,093,849,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093,849,600/68,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,255.68

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