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Finding the Third Proportional to 149,946 and 225,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 149,946 and 225,907 is: 340,349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,946 : 225,907 = 225,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,946/225,907 = 225,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,946x = 225,907 × 225,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,946x = 51,033,972,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,033,972,649/149,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,349.01

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