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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,747 and 150,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,747 and 150,778 is: 330,690.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,747 : 150,778 = 150,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,747/150,778 = 150,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,747x = 150,778 × 150,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,747x = 22,734,005,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,734,005,284/68,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,690.87

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