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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,263.13 and 234,011.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,263.13 and 234,011.13 is: 364,435.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,263.13 : 234,011.13 = 234,011.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,263.13/234,011.13 = 234,011.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,263.13x = 234,011.13 × 234,011.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,263.13x = 54,761,206,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,761,206,623.77/150,263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,435.43

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