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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,904 and 226,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,904 and 226,374 is: 339,588.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,904 : 226,374 = 226,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,904/226,374 = 226,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,904x = 226,374 × 226,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,904x = 51,245,187,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,245,187,876/150,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,588.00

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