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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,471.50 and 235,197

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,471.50 and 235,197 is: 365,201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,471.50 : 235,197 = 235,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,471.50/235,197 = 235,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,471.50x = 235,197 × 235,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,471.50x = 55,317,628,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,317,628,809/151,471.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,201.56

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