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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,153.88 and 235,921.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,153.88 and 235,921.50 is: 368,227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,153.88 : 235,921.50 = 235,921.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,153.88/235,921.50 = 235,921.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,153.88x = 235,921.50 × 235,921.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,153.88x = 55,658,954,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,658,954,162.25/151,153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,227.11

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