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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,984 and 140,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,984 and 140,884 is: 287,723.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,984 : 140,884 = 140,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,984/140,884 = 140,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,984x = 140,884 × 140,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,984x = 19,848,301,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,848,301,456/68,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,723.26

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