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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,028 and 239,935

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,028 and 239,935 is: 381,179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,028 : 239,935 = 239,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,028/239,935 = 239,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,028x = 239,935 × 239,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,028x = 57,568,804,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,568,804,225/151,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,179.68

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