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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,366 and 218,442

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,366 and 218,442 is: 317,338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,366 : 218,442 = 218,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,366/218,442 = 218,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,366x = 218,442 × 218,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,366x = 47,716,907,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,716,907,364/150,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,338.41

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