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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,402.50 and 235,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,402.50 and 235,101 is: 365,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,402.50 : 235,101 = 235,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,402.50/235,101 = 235,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,402.50x = 235,101 × 235,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,402.50x = 55,272,480,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,272,480,201/151,402.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,069.80

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