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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,205.50 and 304,555.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,205.50 and 304,555.50 is: 617,514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,205.50 : 304,555.50 = 304,555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,205.50/304,555.50 = 304,555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,205.50x = 304,555.50 × 304,555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,205.50x = 92,754,052,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,754,052,580.25/150,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,514.36

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