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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,412.50 and 225,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,412.50 and 225,651 is: 338,524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,412.50 : 225,651 = 225,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,412.50/225,651 = 225,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,412.50x = 225,651 × 225,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,412.50x = 50,918,373,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,918,373,801/150,412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,524.88

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