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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,466 and 228,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,466 and 228,654 is: 347,471.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,466 : 228,654 = 228,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,466/228,654 = 228,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,466x = 228,654 × 228,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,466x = 52,282,651,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,282,651,716/150,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,471.53

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