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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,403 and 235,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,403 and 235,099 is: 365,062.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,403 : 235,099 = 235,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,403/235,099 = 235,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,403x = 235,099 × 235,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,403x = 55,271,539,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,271,539,801/151,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,062.38

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