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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,389 and 235,084.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,389 and 235,084.50 is: 365,051.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,389 : 235,084.50 = 235,084.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,389/235,084.50 = 235,084.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,389x = 235,084.50 × 235,084.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,389x = 55,264,722,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,264,722,140.25/151,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,051.11

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