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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,504 and 233,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,504 and 233,169 is: 361,238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,504 : 233,169 = 233,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,504/233,169 = 233,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,504x = 233,169 × 233,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,504x = 54,367,782,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,367,782,561/150,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,238.12

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