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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,617.25 and 225,933.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,617.25 and 225,933.75 is: 338,912.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,617.25 : 225,933.75 = 225,933.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,617.25/225,933.75 = 225,933.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,617.25x = 225,933.75 × 225,933.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,617.25x = 51,046,059,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,046,059,389.06/150,617.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,912.44

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