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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,745 and 150,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,745 and 150,774 is: 330,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,745 : 150,774 = 150,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,745/150,774 = 150,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,745x = 150,774 × 150,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,745x = 22,732,799,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,732,799,076/68,745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,682.95

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