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Finding the Third Proportional to 65,209 and 150,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 65,209 and 150,971 is: 349,526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,209 : 150,971 = 150,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,209/150,971 = 150,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,209x = 150,971 × 150,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,209x = 22,792,242,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792,242,841/65,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,526.03

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