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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,696 and 235,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,696 and 235,152 is: 366,940.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,696 : 235,152 = 235,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,696/235,152 = 235,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,696x = 235,152 × 235,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,696x = 55,296,463,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,296,463,104/150,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,940.48

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