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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,651 and 206,577.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,651 and 206,577.75 is: 283,266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,651 : 206,577.75 = 206,577.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,651/206,577.75 = 206,577.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,651x = 206,577.75 × 206,577.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,651x = 42,674,366,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,674,366,795.06/150,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,266.40

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