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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,255 and 233,996

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,255 and 233,996 is: 364,408.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,255 : 233,996 = 233,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,255/233,996 = 233,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,255x = 233,996 × 233,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,255x = 54,754,128,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,754,128,016/150,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,408.03

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