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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,476 and 235,212.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,476 and 235,212.75 is: 365,239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,476 : 235,212.75 = 235,212.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,476/235,212.75 = 235,212.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,476x = 235,212.75 × 235,212.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,476x = 55,325,037,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,325,037,762.56/151,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,239.63

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