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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,598.50 and 242,179.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,598.50 and 242,179.50 is: 389,452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,598.50 : 242,179.50 = 242,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,598.50/242,179.50 = 242,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,598.50x = 242,179.50 × 242,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,598.50x = 58,650,910,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,650,910,220.25/150,598.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,452.15

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