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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,953 and 239,437.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,953 and 239,437.50 is: 369,985.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,953 : 239,437.50 = 239,437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,953/239,437.50 = 239,437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,953x = 239,437.50 × 239,437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,953x = 57,330,316,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,330,316,406.25/154,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,985.20

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