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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,677 and 233,458

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,677 and 233,458 is: 361,718.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,677 : 233,458 = 233,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,677/233,458 = 233,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,677x = 233,458 × 233,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,677x = 54,502,637,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,502,637,764/150,677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,718.36

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