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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,221 and 223,381.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,221 and 223,381.50 is: 329,975.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,221 : 223,381.50 = 223,381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,221/223,381.50 = 223,381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,221x = 223,381.50 × 223,381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,221x = 49,899,294,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,899,294,542.25/151,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,975.96

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