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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,405 and 235,102.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,405 and 235,102.88 is: 365,069.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,405 : 235,102.88 = 235,102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,405/235,102.88 = 235,102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,405x = 235,102.88 × 235,102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,405x = 55,273,361,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,273,361,833.27/151,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,069.59

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