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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,410 and 235,103.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,410 and 235,103.25 is: 365,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,410 : 235,103.25 = 235,103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,410/235,103.25 = 235,103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,410x = 235,103.25 × 235,103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,410x = 55,273,538,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,273,538,160.56/151,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,058.70

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