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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,512.25 and 233,179.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,512.25 and 233,179.88 is: 361,252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,512.25 : 233,179.88 = 233,179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,512.25/233,179.88 = 233,179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,512.25x = 233,179.88 × 233,179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,512.25x = 54,372,854,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,372,854,105.02/150,512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,252.02

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