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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,062 and 228,903

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,062 and 228,903 is: 349,166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,062 : 228,903 = 228,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,062/228,903 = 228,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,062x = 228,903 × 228,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,062x = 52,396,583,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,396,583,409/150,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,166.23

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