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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,597.50 and 235,392.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,597.50 and 235,392.75 is: 365,505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,597.50 : 235,392.75 = 235,392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,597.50/235,392.75 = 235,392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,597.50x = 235,392.75 × 235,392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,597.50x = 55,409,746,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,409,746,752.56/151,597.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,505.68

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