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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,675.75 and 220,357.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,675.75 and 220,357.13 is: 322,263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,675.75 : 220,357.13 = 220,357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,675.75/220,357.13 = 220,357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,675.75x = 220,357.13 × 220,357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,675.75x = 48,557,262,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,557,262,538.27/150,675.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,263.29

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