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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,458.88 and 233,722.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,458.88 and 233,722.50 is: 363,064.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,458.88 : 233,722.50 = 233,722.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,458.88/233,722.50 = 233,722.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,458.88x = 233,722.50 × 233,722.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,458.88x = 54,626,207,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,626,207,006.25/150,458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,064.04

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