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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,041 and 226,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,041 and 226,668 is: 342,428.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,041 : 226,668 = 226,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,041/226,668 = 226,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,041x = 226,668 × 226,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,041x = 51,378,382,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,378,382,224/150,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,428.95

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