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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,214.50 and 211,288.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,214.50 and 211,288.50 is: 297,193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,214.50 : 211,288.50 = 211,288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,214.50/211,288.50 = 211,288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,214.50x = 211,288.50 × 211,288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,214.50x = 44,642,830,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,642,830,232.25/150,214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,193.88

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