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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,423.50 and 235,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,423.50 and 235,125 is: 365,093.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,423.50 : 235,125 = 235,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,423.50/235,125 = 235,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,423.50x = 235,125 × 235,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,423.50x = 55,283,765,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,283,765,625/151,423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,093.70

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