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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,080 and 233,118

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,080 and 233,118 is: 359,703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,080 : 233,118 = 233,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,080/233,118 = 233,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,080x = 233,118 × 233,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,080x = 54,344,001,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,344,001,924/151,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,703.48

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