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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,937 and 233,293.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,937 and 233,293.50 is: 355,871.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,937 : 233,293.50 = 233,293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,937/233,293.50 = 233,293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,937x = 233,293.50 × 233,293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,937x = 54,425,857,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,425,857,142.25/152,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,871.09

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