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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,767 and 233,392.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,767 and 233,392.50 is: 351,961.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,767 : 233,392.50 = 233,392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,767/233,392.50 = 233,392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,767x = 233,392.50 × 233,392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,767x = 54,472,059,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,472,059,056.25/154,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,961.72

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