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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,854 and 150,345

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,854 and 150,345 is: 328,283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,854 : 150,345 = 150,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,854/150,345 = 150,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,854x = 150,345 × 150,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,854x = 22,603,619,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,603,619,025/68,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,283.31

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