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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,548 and 225,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,548 and 225,706 is: 333,948.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,548 : 225,706 = 225,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,548/225,706 = 225,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,548x = 225,706 × 225,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,548x = 50,943,198,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,943,198,436/152,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,948.65

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