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Finding the Third Proportional to 68,994 and 150,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 68,994 and 150,624 is: 328,834.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,994 : 150,624 = 150,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,994/150,624 = 150,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,994x = 150,624 × 150,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,994x = 22,687,589,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,687,589,376/68,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,834.24

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