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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,271.25 and 233,050.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,271.25 and 233,050.50 is: 352,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,271.25 : 233,050.50 = 233,050.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,271.25/233,050.50 = 233,050.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,271.25x = 233,050.50 × 233,050.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,271.25x = 54,312,535,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,312,535,550.25/154,271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,058.70

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