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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,990 and 150,895

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,990 and 150,895 is: 330,037.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,990 : 150,895 = 150,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,990/150,895 = 150,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,990x = 150,895 × 150,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,990x = 22,769,301,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769,301,025/68,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,037.70

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