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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,447 and 235,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,447 and 235,175 is: 365,192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,447 : 235,175 = 235,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,447/235,175 = 235,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,447x = 235,175 × 235,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,447x = 55,307,280,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,307,280,625/151,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,192.32

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