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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,198 and 233,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,198 and 233,913 is: 364,287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,198 : 233,913 = 233,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,198/233,913 = 233,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,198x = 233,913 × 233,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,198x = 54,715,291,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,715,291,569/150,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,287.75

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