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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,698 and 221,511

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,698 and 221,511 is: 325,599.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,698 : 221,511 = 221,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,698/221,511 = 221,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,698x = 221,511 × 221,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,698x = 49,067,123,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,067,123,121/150,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,599.03

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