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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,881 and 233,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,881 and 233,775 is: 359,826.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,881 : 233,775 = 233,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,881/233,775 = 233,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,881x = 233,775 × 233,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,881x = 54,650,750,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,650,750,625/151,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,826.12

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