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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,788 and 218,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,788 and 218,628 is: 314,901.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,788 : 218,628 = 218,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,788/218,628 = 218,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,788x = 218,628 × 218,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,788x = 47,798,202,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,798,202,384/151,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,901.06

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