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Finding the Third Proportional to 148,151 and 235,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 148,151 and 235,349 is: 373,869.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,151 : 235,349 = 235,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,151/235,349 = 235,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,151x = 235,349 × 235,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,151x = 55,389,151,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,389,151,801/148,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,869.58

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