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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,417 and 235,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,417 and 235,114 is: 365,075.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,417 : 235,114 = 235,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,417/235,114 = 235,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,417x = 235,114 × 235,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,417x = 55,278,592,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,278,592,996/151,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,075.21

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