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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,898 and 150,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,898 and 150,964 is: 330,780.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,898 : 150,964 = 150,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,898/150,964 = 150,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,898x = 150,964 × 150,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,898x = 22,790,129,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,790,129,296/68,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,780.71

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