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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,312 and 219,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,312 and 219,839 is: 319,400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,312 : 219,839 = 219,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,312/219,839 = 219,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,312x = 219,839 × 219,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,312x = 48,329,185,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,329,185,921/151,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,400.88

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