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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,008 and 367,562.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,008 and 367,562.50 is: 871,582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,008 : 367,562.50 = 367,562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,008/367,562.50 = 367,562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,008x = 367,562.50 × 367,562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,008x = 135,102,191,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,102,191,406.25/155,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,582.06

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