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Finding the Third Proportional to 72,934 and 150,923

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Solution

The third proportional to 72,934 and 150,923 is: 312,306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,934 : 150,923 = 150,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,934/150,923 = 150,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,934x = 150,923 × 150,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,934x = 22,777,751,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,777,751,929/72,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,306.36

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