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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,767 and 218,625.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,767 and 218,625.75 is: 314,938.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,767 : 218,625.75 = 218,625.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,767/218,625.75 = 218,625.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,767x = 218,625.75 × 218,625.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,767x = 47,797,218,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,797,218,563.06/151,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,938.15

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