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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,576 and 221,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,576 and 221,708 is: 326,442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,576 : 221,708 = 221,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,576/221,708 = 221,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,576x = 221,708 × 221,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,576x = 49,154,437,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,154,437,264/150,576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,442.71

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