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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,246 and 232,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,246 and 232,524 is: 359,859.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,246 : 232,524 = 232,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,246/232,524 = 232,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,246x = 232,524 × 232,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,246x = 54,067,410,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,067,410,576/150,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,859.23

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