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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,171 and 232,996.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,171 and 232,996.50 is: 354,423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,171 : 232,996.50 = 232,996.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,171/232,996.50 = 232,996.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,171x = 232,996.50 × 232,996.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,171x = 54,287,369,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,287,369,012.25/153,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,423.29

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