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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,450 and 235,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,450 and 235,169 is: 365,166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,450 : 235,169 = 235,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,450/235,169 = 235,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,450x = 235,169 × 235,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,450x = 55,304,458,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,304,458,561/151,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,166.45

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