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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,758 and 218,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,758 and 218,598 is: 314,876.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,758 : 218,598 = 218,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,758/218,598 = 218,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,758x = 218,598 × 218,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,758x = 47,785,085,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,785,085,604/151,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,876.88

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