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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,146 and 225,929.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,146 and 225,929.25 is: 337,713.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,146 : 225,929.25 = 225,929.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,146/225,929.25 = 225,929.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,146x = 225,929.25 × 225,929.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,146x = 51,044,026,005.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,044,026,005.56/151,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,713.38

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