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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,066 and 228,911

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,066 and 228,911 is: 349,181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,066 : 228,911 = 228,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,066/228,911 = 228,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,066x = 228,911 × 228,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,066x = 52,400,245,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,400,245,921/150,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,181.33

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