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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,204 and 235,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,204 and 235,175 is: 365,779.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,204 : 235,175 = 235,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,204/235,175 = 235,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,204x = 235,175 × 235,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,204x = 55,307,280,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,307,280,625/151,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,779.22

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