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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,161.50 and 360,051

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,161.50 and 360,051 is: 555,995.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,161.50 : 360,051 = 360,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,161.50/360,051 = 360,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,161.50x = 360,051 × 360,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,161.50x = 129,636,722,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,636,722,601/233,161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,995.40

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