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Finding the Third Proportional to 72,668 and 155,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 72,668 and 155,691 is: 333,567.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,668 : 155,691 = 155,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,668/155,691 = 155,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,668x = 155,691 × 155,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,668x = 24,239,687,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,239,687,481/72,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,567.56

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