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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,507 and 233,169.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,507 and 233,169.75 is: 361,233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,507 : 233,169.75 = 233,169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,507/233,169.75 = 233,169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,507x = 233,169.75 × 233,169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,507x = 54,368,132,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,368,132,315.06/150,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,233.25

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