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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,813 and 235,120.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,813 and 235,120.50 is: 366,557.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,813 : 235,120.50 = 235,120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,813/235,120.50 = 235,120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,813x = 235,120.50 × 235,120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,813x = 55,281,649,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,281,649,520.25/150,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,557.59

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