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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,022 and 239,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,022 and 239,925 is: 381,163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,022 : 239,925 = 239,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,022/239,925 = 239,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,022x = 239,925 × 239,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,022x = 57,564,005,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,564,005,625/151,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,163.05

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