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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,248 and 233,985

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,248 and 233,985 is: 364,390.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,248 : 233,985 = 233,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,248/233,985 = 233,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,248x = 233,985 × 233,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,248x = 54,748,980,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,748,980,225/150,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,390.74

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