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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,663 and 144,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,663 and 144,707 is: 304,969.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,663 : 144,707 = 144,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,663/144,707 = 144,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,663x = 144,707 × 144,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,663x = 20,940,115,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,940,115,849/68,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,969.43

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