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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,413 and 235,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,413 and 235,117 is: 365,094.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,413 : 235,117 = 235,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,413/235,117 = 235,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,413x = 235,117 × 235,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,413x = 55,280,003,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,280,003,689/151,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,094.17

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