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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,467 and 235,189.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,467 and 235,189.50 is: 365,189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,467 : 235,189.50 = 235,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,467/235,189.50 = 235,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,467x = 235,189.50 × 235,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,467x = 55,314,100,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,314,100,910.25/151,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,189.12

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