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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,720 and 226,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,720 and 226,512 is: 340,417.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,720 : 226,512 = 226,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,720/226,512 = 226,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,720x = 226,512 × 226,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,720x = 51,307,686,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,307,686,144/150,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,417.24

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