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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,698 and 235,155

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,698 and 235,155 is: 366,944.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,698 : 235,155 = 235,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,698/235,155 = 235,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,698x = 235,155 × 235,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,698x = 55,297,874,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,297,874,025/150,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,944.98

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