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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,504 and 225,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,504 and 225,027 is: 336,450.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,504 : 225,027 = 225,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,504/225,027 = 225,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,504x = 225,027 × 225,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,504x = 50,637,150,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,637,150,729/150,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,450.53

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