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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,652 and 206,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,652 and 206,578 is: 283,265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,652 : 206,578 = 206,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,652/206,578 = 206,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,652x = 206,578 × 206,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,652x = 42,674,470,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,674,470,084/150,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,265.21

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