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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,724.69 and 233,277.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,724.69 and 233,277.19 is: 361,044.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,724.69 : 233,277.19 = 233,277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,724.69/233,277.19 = 233,277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,724.69x = 233,277.19 × 233,277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,724.69x = 54,418,246,207.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,418,246,207.91/150,724.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,044.01

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