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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,786 and 233,569.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,786 and 233,569.13 is: 361,801.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,786 : 233,569.13 = 233,569.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,786/233,569.13 = 233,569.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,786x = 233,569.13 × 233,569.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,786x = 54,554,536,153.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,554,536,153.27/150,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,801.07

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