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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,362 and 198,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,362 and 198,752 is: 262,715.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,362 : 198,752 = 198,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,362/198,752 = 198,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,362x = 198,752 × 198,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,362x = 39,502,357,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,502,357,504/150,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,715.03

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