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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,222.50 and 223,383.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,222.50 and 223,383.75 is: 329,979.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,222.50 : 223,383.75 = 223,383.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,222.50/223,383.75 = 223,383.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,222.50x = 223,383.75 × 223,383.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,222.50x = 49,900,299,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,900,299,764.06/151,222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,979.33

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