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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,660 and 150,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,660 and 150,444 is: 329,644.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,660 : 150,444 = 150,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,660/150,444 = 150,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,660x = 150,444 × 150,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,660x = 22,633,397,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,397,136/68,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,644.58

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