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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,446 and 235,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,446 and 235,173 is: 365,188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,446 : 235,173 = 235,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,446/235,173 = 235,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,446x = 235,173 × 235,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,446x = 55,306,339,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,306,339,929/151,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,188.52

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