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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,406.50 and 235,105.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,406.50 and 235,105.25 is: 365,073.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,406.50 : 235,105.25 = 235,105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,406.50/235,105.25 = 235,105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,406.50x = 235,105.25 × 235,105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,406.50x = 55,274,478,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,274,478,577.56/151,406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,073.35

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