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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,717 and 233,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,717 and 233,160 is: 360,699.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,717 : 233,160 = 233,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,717/233,160 = 233,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,717x = 233,160 × 233,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,717x = 54,363,585,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,363,585,600/150,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,699.76

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