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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,859.50 and 230,949.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,859.50 and 230,949.75 is: 333,654.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,859.50 : 230,949.75 = 230,949.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,859.50/230,949.75 = 230,949.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,859.50x = 230,949.75 × 230,949.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,859.50x = 53,337,787,025.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,337,787,025.06/159,859.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,654.16

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