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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,010.88 and 219,091.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,010.88 and 219,091.50 is: 319,984.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,010.88 : 219,091.50 = 219,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,010.88/219,091.50 = 219,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,010.88x = 219,091.50 × 219,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,010.88x = 48,001,085,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,001,085,372.25/150,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,984.04

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