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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,063 and 228,905

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,063 and 228,905 is: 349,170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,063 : 228,905 = 228,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,063/228,905 = 228,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,063x = 228,905 × 228,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,063x = 52,397,499,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,397,499,025/150,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,170.01

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