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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,734 and 233,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,734 and 233,292 is: 361,067.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,734 : 233,292 = 233,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,734/233,292 = 233,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,734x = 233,292 × 233,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,734x = 54,425,157,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,425,157,264/150,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,067.56

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