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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,438.50 and 233,287.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,438.50 and 233,287.50 is: 352,393.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,438.50 : 233,287.50 = 233,287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,438.50/233,287.50 = 233,287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,438.50x = 233,287.50 × 233,287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,438.50x = 54,423,057,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,423,057,656.25/154,438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,393.07

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