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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,710 and 221,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,710 and 221,529 is: 325,626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,710 : 221,529 = 221,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,710/221,529 = 221,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,710x = 221,529 × 221,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,710x = 49,075,097,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,075,097,841/150,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,626.02

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