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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,281 and 233,064.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,281 and 233,064.75 is: 352,079.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,281 : 233,064.75 = 233,064.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,281/233,064.75 = 233,064.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,281x = 233,064.75 × 233,064.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,281x = 54,319,177,692.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,319,177,692.56/154,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,079.50

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