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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,064 and 228,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,064 and 228,907 is: 349,173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,064 : 228,907 = 228,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,064/228,907 = 228,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,064x = 228,907 × 228,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,064x = 52,398,414,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,398,414,649/150,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,173.78

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