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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,636 and 233,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,636 and 233,286 is: 358,901.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,636 : 233,286 = 233,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,636/233,286 = 233,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,636x = 233,286 × 233,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,636x = 54,422,357,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,422,357,796/151,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,901.30

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