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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,552 and 233,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,552 and 233,253 is: 361,383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,552 : 233,253 = 233,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,552/233,253 = 233,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,552x = 233,253 × 233,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,552x = 54,406,962,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,406,962,009/150,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,383.19

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