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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,650 and 221,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,650 and 221,367 is: 325,279.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,650 : 221,367 = 221,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,650/221,367 = 221,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,650x = 221,367 × 221,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,650x = 49,003,348,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,003,348,689/150,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,279.45

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