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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,012 and 221,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,012 and 221,441 is: 324,716.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,012 : 221,441 = 221,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,012/221,441 = 221,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,012x = 221,441 × 221,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,012x = 49,036,116,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,036,116,481/151,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,716.69

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