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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,233 and 223,399.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,233 and 223,399.50 is: 330,002.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,233 : 223,399.50 = 223,399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,233/223,399.50 = 223,399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,233x = 223,399.50 × 223,399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,233x = 49,907,336,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,907,336,600.25/151,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,002.95

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