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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,156.13 and 235,924.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,156.13 and 235,924.88 is: 368,232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,156.13 : 235,924.88 = 235,924.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,156.13/235,924.88 = 235,924.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,156.13x = 235,924.88 × 235,924.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,156.13x = 55,660,546,643.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,660,546,643.77/151,156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,232.16

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