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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,864 and 226,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,864 and 226,540 is: 337,936.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,864 : 226,540 = 226,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,864/226,540 = 226,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,864x = 226,540 × 226,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,864x = 51,320,371,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,320,371,600/151,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,936.39

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