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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,567 and 226,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,567 and 226,414 is: 338,222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,567 : 226,414 = 226,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,567/226,414 = 226,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,567x = 226,414 × 226,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,567x = 51,263,299,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,263,299,396/151,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,222.04

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