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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,519 and 225,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,519 and 225,964 is: 336,985.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,519 : 225,964 = 225,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,519/225,964 = 225,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,519x = 225,964 × 225,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,519x = 51,059,729,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,059,729,296/151,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,985.65

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