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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,908 and 226,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,908 and 226,380 is: 339,597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,908 : 226,380 = 226,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,908/226,380 = 226,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,908x = 226,380 × 226,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,908x = 51,247,904,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,247,904,400/150,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,597.00

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