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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,730 and 233,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,730 and 233,286 is: 361,058.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,730 : 233,286 = 233,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,730/233,286 = 233,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,730x = 233,286 × 233,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,730x = 54,422,357,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,422,357,796/150,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,058.57

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