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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,030.56 and 354,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,030.56 and 354,159 is: 836,020.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,030.56 : 354,159 = 354,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,030.56/354,159 = 354,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,030.56x = 354,159 × 354,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,030.56x = 125,428,597,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,428,597,281/150,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,020.31

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