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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,168 and 235,942

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,168 and 235,942 is: 368,256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,168 : 235,942 = 235,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,168/235,942 = 235,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,168x = 235,942 × 235,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,168x = 55,668,627,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,668,627,364/151,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,256.69

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