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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,606 and 225,927

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,606 and 225,927 is: 338,917.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,606 : 225,927 = 225,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,606/225,927 = 225,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,606x = 225,927 × 225,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,606x = 51,043,009,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,043,009,329/150,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,917.50

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