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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,383 and 234,399

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,383 and 234,399 is: 362,939.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,383 : 234,399 = 234,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,383/234,399 = 234,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,383x = 234,399 × 234,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,383x = 54,942,891,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,942,891,201/151,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,939.64

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