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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,452.50 and 237,688.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,452.50 and 237,688.50 is: 363,428.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,452.50 : 237,688.50 = 237,688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,452.50/237,688.50 = 237,688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,452.50x = 237,688.50 × 237,688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,452.50x = 56,495,823,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,495,823,032.25/155,452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,428.20

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