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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,992 and 233,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,992 and 233,964 is: 360,144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,992 : 233,964 = 233,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,992/233,964 = 233,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,992x = 233,964 × 233,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,992x = 54,739,153,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,739,153,296/151,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,144.96

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