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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,103.97 and 228,249.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,103.97 and 228,249.14 is: 347,077.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,103.97 : 228,249.14 = 228,249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,103.97/228,249.14 = 228,249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,103.97x = 228,249.14 × 228,249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,103.97x = 52,097,670,196.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,097,670,196.05/150,103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,077.23

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