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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,459 and 235,178

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,459 and 235,178 is: 365,172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,459 : 235,178 = 235,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,459/235,178 = 235,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,459x = 235,178 × 235,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,459x = 55,308,691,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,308,691,684/151,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,172.70

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