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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,161 and 223,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,161 and 223,282 is: 329,812.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,161 : 223,282 = 223,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,161/223,282 = 223,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,161x = 223,282 × 223,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,161x = 49,854,851,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,854,851,524/151,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,812.92

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