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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,850 and 150,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,850 and 150,804 is: 330,310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,850 : 150,804 = 150,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,850/150,804 = 150,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,850x = 150,804 × 150,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,850x = 22,741,846,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741,846,416/68,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,310.04

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