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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,554 and 221,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,554 and 221,672 is: 326,384.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,554 : 221,672 = 221,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,554/221,672 = 221,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,554x = 221,672 × 221,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,554x = 49,138,475,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,138,475,584/150,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,384.39

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