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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,217.25 and 233,277.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,217.25 and 233,277.75 is: 352,869.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,217.25 : 233,277.75 = 233,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,217.25/233,277.75 = 233,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,217.25x = 233,277.75 × 233,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,217.25x = 54,418,508,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,418,508,645.06/154,217.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,869.14

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