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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,663 and 233,122.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,663 and 233,122.50 is: 360,712.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,663 : 233,122.50 = 233,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,663/233,122.50 = 233,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,663x = 233,122.50 × 233,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,663x = 54,346,100,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,346,100,006.25/150,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,712.98

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