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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,221.25 and 233,948.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,221.25 and 233,948.25 is: 364,341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,221.25 : 233,948.25 = 233,948.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,221.25/233,948.25 = 233,948.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,221.25x = 233,948.25 × 233,948.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,221.25x = 54,731,783,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,731,783,678.06/150,221.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,341.15

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