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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,486 and 355,221

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,486 and 355,221 is: 838,496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,486 : 355,221 = 355,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,486/355,221 = 355,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,486x = 355,221 × 355,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,486x = 126,181,958,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,181,958,841/150,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,496.33

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