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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,549 and 225,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,549 and 225,708 is: 333,952.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,549 : 225,708 = 225,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,549/225,708 = 225,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,549x = 225,708 × 225,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,549x = 50,944,101,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,944,101,264/152,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,952.38

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