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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,835 and 151,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,835 and 151,230 is: 332,251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,835 : 151,230 = 151,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,835/151,230 = 151,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,835x = 151,230 × 151,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,835x = 22,870,512,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,870,512,900/68,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,251.22

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