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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,216.50 and 235,194.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,216.50 and 235,194.75 is: 365,810.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,216.50 : 235,194.75 = 235,194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,216.50/235,194.75 = 235,194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,216.50x = 235,194.75 × 235,194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,216.50x = 55,316,570,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,316,570,427.56/151,216.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,810.41

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