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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,351 and 228,178

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,351 and 228,178 is: 344,003.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,351 : 228,178 = 228,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,351/228,178 = 228,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,351x = 228,178 × 228,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,351x = 52,065,199,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,065,199,684/151,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,003.01

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