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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,657 and 233,486.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,657 and 233,486.50 is: 350,231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,657 : 233,486.50 = 233,486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,657/233,486.50 = 233,486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,657x = 233,486.50 × 233,486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,657x = 54,515,945,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,515,945,682.25/155,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,231.25

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