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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,392 and 218,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,392 and 218,480 is: 317,393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,392 : 218,480 = 218,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,392/218,480 = 218,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,392x = 218,480 × 218,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,392x = 47,733,510,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,733,510,400/150,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,393.95

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