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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,841.13 and 240,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,841.13 and 240,102 is: 382,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,841.13 : 240,102 = 240,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,841.13/240,102 = 240,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,841.13x = 240,102 × 240,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,841.13x = 57,648,970,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,648,970,404/150,841.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,183.38

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