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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,853.50 and 223,669.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,853.50 and 223,669.50 is: 331,633.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,853.50 : 223,669.50 = 223,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,853.50/223,669.50 = 223,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,853.50x = 223,669.50 × 223,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,853.50x = 50,028,045,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,028,045,230.25/150,853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,633.31

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