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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,471 and 228,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,471 and 228,661 is: 347,481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,471 : 228,661 = 228,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,471/228,661 = 228,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,471x = 228,661 × 228,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,471x = 52,285,852,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,285,852,921/150,471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,481.26

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