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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,465.50 and 360,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,465.50 and 360,873 is: 843,096.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,465.50 : 360,873 = 360,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,465.50/360,873 = 360,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,465.50x = 360,873 × 360,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,465.50x = 130,229,322,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,229,322,129/154,465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,096.50

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