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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,669 and 228,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,669 and 228,302 is: 332,687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,669 : 228,302 = 228,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,669/228,302 = 228,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,669x = 228,302 × 228,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,669x = 52,121,803,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,121,803,204/156,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,687.41

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