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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,411.50 and 235,114.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,411.50 and 235,114.50 is: 365,090.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,411.50 : 235,114.50 = 235,114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,411.50/235,114.50 = 235,114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,411.50x = 235,114.50 × 235,114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,411.50x = 55,278,828,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,278,828,110.25/151,411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,090.02

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