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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,807 and 150,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,807 and 150,727 is: 330,179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,807 : 150,727 = 150,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,807/150,727 = 150,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,807x = 150,727 × 150,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,807x = 22,718,628,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,718,628,529/68,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,179.03

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