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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,423 and 235,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,423 and 235,124 is: 365,091.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,423 : 235,124 = 235,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,423/235,124 = 235,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,423x = 235,124 × 235,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,423x = 55,283,295,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,283,295,376/151,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,091.80

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