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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,820 and 239,275.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,820 and 239,275.50 is: 369,802.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,820 : 239,275.50 = 239,275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,820/239,275.50 = 239,275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,820x = 239,275.50 × 239,275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,820x = 57,252,764,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,252,764,900.25/154,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,802.12

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