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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,258.50 and 233,026.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,258.50 and 233,026.50 is: 352,015.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,258.50 : 233,026.50 = 233,026.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,258.50/233,026.50 = 233,026.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,258.50x = 233,026.50 × 233,026.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,258.50x = 54,301,349,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,301,349,702.25/154,258.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,015.28

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