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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,623 and 235,180.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,623 and 235,180.50 is: 357,707.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,623 : 235,180.50 = 235,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,623/235,180.50 = 235,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,623x = 235,180.50 × 235,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,623x = 55,309,867,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,309,867,580.25/154,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,707.89

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