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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,415 and 235,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,415 and 235,112 is: 365,073.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,415 : 235,112 = 235,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,415/235,112 = 235,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,415x = 235,112 × 235,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,415x = 55,277,652,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,277,652,544/151,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,073.82

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