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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,591 and 233,177

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,591 and 233,177 is: 361,054.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,591 : 233,177 = 233,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,591/233,177 = 233,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,591x = 233,177 × 233,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,591x = 54,371,513,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,371,513,329/150,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,054.20

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