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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,403 and 235,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,403 and 235,100 is: 365,065.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,403 : 235,100 = 235,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,403/235,100 = 235,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,403x = 235,100 × 235,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,403x = 55,272,010,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,272,010,000/151,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,065.49

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