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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,105 and 228,250.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,105 and 228,250.75 is: 347,079.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,105 : 228,250.75 = 228,250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,105/228,250.75 = 228,250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,105x = 228,250.75 × 228,250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,105x = 52,098,404,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,098,404,875.56/150,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,079.74

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