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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,523 and 233,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,523 and 233,195 is: 361,273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,523 : 233,195 = 233,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,523/233,195 = 233,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,523x = 233,195 × 233,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,523x = 54,379,908,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,379,908,025/150,523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,273.08

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