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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,914 and 204,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,914 and 204,226 is: 276,371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,914 : 204,226 = 204,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,914/204,226 = 204,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,914x = 204,226 × 204,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,914x = 41,708,259,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,708,259,076/150,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,371.04

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