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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,558 and 221,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,558 and 221,682 is: 326,405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,558 : 221,682 = 221,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,558/221,682 = 221,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,558x = 221,682 × 221,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,558x = 49,142,909,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,142,909,124/150,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,405.17

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