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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,593 and 231,205.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,593 and 231,205.50 is: 339,202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,593 : 231,205.50 = 231,205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,593/231,205.50 = 231,205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,593x = 231,205.50 × 231,205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,593x = 53,455,983,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,455,983,230.25/157,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,202.78

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