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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,097 and 228,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,097 and 228,240 is: 347,065.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,097 : 228,240 = 228,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,097/228,240 = 228,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,097x = 228,240 × 228,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,097x = 52,093,497,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,093,497,600/150,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,065.55

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