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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,447.50 and 235,167

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,447.50 and 235,167 is: 365,166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,447.50 : 235,167 = 235,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,447.50/235,167 = 235,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,447.50x = 235,167 × 235,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,447.50x = 55,303,517,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,303,517,889/151,447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,166.26

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