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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,505 and 235,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,505 and 235,242 is: 365,260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,505 : 235,242 = 235,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,505/235,242 = 235,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,505x = 235,242 × 235,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,505x = 55,338,798,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,338,798,564/151,505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,260.54

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