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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,163 and 237,256.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,163 and 237,256.50 is: 362,783.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,163 : 237,256.50 = 237,256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,163/237,256.50 = 237,256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,163x = 237,256.50 × 237,256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,163x = 56,290,646,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,290,646,792.25/155,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,783.95

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