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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,762 and 228,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,762 and 228,130 is: 342,927.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,762 : 228,130 = 228,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,762/228,130 = 228,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,762x = 228,130 × 228,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,762x = 52,043,296,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,043,296,900/151,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,927.06

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