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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,264 and 225,018

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,264 and 225,018 is: 336,960.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,264 : 225,018 = 225,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,264/225,018 = 225,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,264x = 225,018 × 225,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,264x = 50,633,100,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,633,100,324/150,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,960.95

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