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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,954 and 150,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,954 and 150,868 is: 330,091.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,954 : 150,868 = 150,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,954/150,868 = 150,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,954x = 150,868 × 150,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,954x = 22,761,153,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,761,153,424/68,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,091.85

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