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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,845.63 and 223,659

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,845.63 and 223,659 is: 331,619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,845.63 : 223,659 = 223,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,845.63/223,659 = 223,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,845.63x = 223,659 × 223,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,845.63x = 50,023,348,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,023,348,281/150,845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,619.48

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