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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,903 and 226,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,903 and 226,372 is: 339,584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,903 : 226,372 = 226,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,903/226,372 = 226,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,903x = 226,372 × 226,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,903x = 51,244,282,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,244,282,384/150,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,584.25

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