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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,541.25 and 220,159.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,541.25 and 220,159.88 is: 321,974.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,541.25 : 220,159.88 = 220,159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,541.25/220,159.88 = 220,159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,541.25x = 220,159.88 × 220,159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,541.25x = 48,470,370,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,470,370,560.02/150,541.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,974.01

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