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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,933 and 226,777.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,933 and 226,777.50 is: 340,734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,933 : 226,777.50 = 226,777.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,933/226,777.50 = 226,777.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,933x = 226,777.50 × 226,777.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,933x = 51,428,034,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,428,034,506.25/150,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,734.20

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