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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,111 and 232,177.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,111 and 232,177.50 is: 359,110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,111 : 232,177.50 = 232,177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,111/232,177.50 = 232,177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,111x = 232,177.50 × 232,177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,111x = 53,906,391,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,906,391,506.25/150,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,110.20

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