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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,548.50 and 221,664.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,548.50 and 221,664.50 is: 326,374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,548.50 : 221,664.50 = 221,664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,548.50/221,664.50 = 221,664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,548.50x = 221,664.50 × 221,664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,548.50x = 49,135,150,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,135,150,560.25/150,548.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,374.23

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