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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,408 and 235,107.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,408 and 235,107.50 is: 365,076.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,408 : 235,107.50 = 235,107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,408/235,107.50 = 235,107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,408x = 235,107.50 × 235,107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,408x = 55,275,536,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,275,536,556.25/151,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,076.72

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