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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,151.19 and 225,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,151.19 and 225,937 is: 337,724.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,151.19 : 225,937 = 225,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,151.19/225,937 = 225,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,151.19x = 225,937 × 225,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,151.19x = 51,047,527,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,047,527,969/151,151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,724.95

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