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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,156 and 235,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,156 and 235,926 is: 368,235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,156 : 235,926 = 235,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,156/235,926 = 235,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,156x = 235,926 × 235,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,156x = 55,661,077,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,661,077,476/151,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,235.98

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