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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,551.38 and 220,173.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,551.38 and 220,173.50 is: 321,992.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,551.38 : 220,173.50 = 220,173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,551.38/220,173.50 = 220,173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,551.38x = 220,173.50 × 220,173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,551.38x = 48,476,370,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,476,370,102.25/150,551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,992.21

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