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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,266 and 232,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,266 and 232,553 is: 359,901.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,266 : 232,553 = 232,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,266/232,553 = 232,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,266x = 232,553 × 232,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,266x = 54,080,897,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,080,897,809/150,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,901.09

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