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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,427.25 and 235,144.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,427.25 and 235,144.13 is: 365,144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,427.25 : 235,144.13 = 235,144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,427.25/235,144.13 = 235,144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,427.25x = 235,144.13 × 235,144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,427.25x = 55,292,759,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,292,759,522.02/151,427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,144.05

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