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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,628 and 233,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,628 and 233,088 is: 360,690.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,628 : 233,088 = 233,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,628/233,088 = 233,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,628x = 233,088 × 233,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,628x = 54,330,015,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,330,015,744/150,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,690.02

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