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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,178.75 and 275,757.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,178.75 and 275,757.75 is: 326,111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,178.75 : 275,757.75 = 275,757.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,178.75/275,757.75 = 275,757.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,178.75x = 275,757.75 × 275,757.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,178.75x = 76,042,336,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,042,336,685.06/233,178.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,111.78

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