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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,266.75 and 233,043.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,266.75 and 233,043.75 is: 352,048.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,266.75 : 233,043.75 = 233,043.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,266.75/233,043.75 = 233,043.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,266.75x = 233,043.75 × 233,043.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,266.75x = 54,309,389,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,309,389,414.06/154,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,048.57

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