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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,544 and 221,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,544 and 221,312 is: 325,346.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,544 : 221,312 = 221,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,544/221,312 = 221,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,544x = 221,312 × 221,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,544x = 48,979,001,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,979,001,344/150,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,346.75

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