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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,794 and 236,626.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,794 and 236,626.50 is: 361,720.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,794 : 236,626.50 = 236,626.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,794/236,626.50 = 236,626.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,794x = 236,626.50 × 236,626.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,794x = 55,992,100,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,992,100,502.25/154,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,720.10

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