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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,794 and 227,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,794 and 227,664 is: 341,455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,794 : 227,664 = 227,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,794/227,664 = 227,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,794x = 227,664 × 227,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,794x = 51,830,896,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,830,896,896/151,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,455.50

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