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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,740 and 150,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,740 and 150,764 is: 330,663.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,740 : 150,764 = 150,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,740/150,764 = 150,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,740x = 150,764 × 150,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,740x = 22,729,783,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,729,783,696/68,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,663.13

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