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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,507 and 235,245

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,507 and 235,245 is: 365,265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,507 : 235,245 = 235,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,507/235,245 = 235,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,507x = 235,245 × 235,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,507x = 55,340,210,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,340,210,025/151,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,265.04

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