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Finding the Third Proportional to 149,562 and 221,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 149,562 and 221,994 is: 329,504.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,562 : 221,994 = 221,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,562/221,994 = 221,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,562x = 221,994 × 221,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,562x = 49,281,336,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,281,336,036/149,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,504.39

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