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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,455.81 and 223,195.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,455.81 and 223,195.50 is: 331,102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,455.81 : 223,195.50 = 223,195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,455.81/223,195.50 = 223,195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,455.81x = 223,195.50 × 223,195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,455.81x = 49,816,231,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,816,231,220.25/150,455.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,102.07

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