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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,059 and 228,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,059 and 228,899 is: 349,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,059 : 228,899 = 228,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,059/228,899 = 228,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,059x = 228,899 × 228,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,059x = 52,394,752,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,394,752,201/150,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,161.01

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