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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,634 and 233,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,634 and 233,283 is: 358,896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,634 : 233,283 = 233,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,634/233,283 = 233,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,634x = 233,283 × 233,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,634x = 54,420,958,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,420,958,089/151,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,896.80

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