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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,635 and 150,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,635 and 150,392 is: 329,536.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,635 : 150,392 = 150,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,635/150,392 = 150,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,635x = 150,392 × 150,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,635x = 22,617,753,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,617,753,664/68,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,536.73

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