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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,525 and 233,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,525 and 233,198 is: 361,277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,525 : 233,198 = 233,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,525/233,198 = 233,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,525x = 233,198 × 233,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,525x = 54,381,307,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,381,307,204/150,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,277.58

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