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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,437 and 235,150.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,437 and 235,150.50 is: 365,140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,437 : 235,150.50 = 235,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,437/235,150.50 = 235,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,437x = 235,150.50 × 235,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,437x = 55,295,757,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,295,757,650.25/151,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,140.34

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