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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,852 and 223,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,852 and 223,670 is: 331,638.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,852 : 223,670 = 223,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,852/223,670 = 223,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,852x = 223,670 × 223,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,852x = 50,028,268,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,028,268,900/150,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,638.09

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