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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,608.50 and 235,407.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,608.50 and 235,407.75 is: 365,525.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,608.50 : 235,407.75 = 235,407.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,608.50/235,407.75 = 235,407.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,608.50x = 235,407.75 × 235,407.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,608.50x = 55,416,808,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,416,808,760.06/151,608.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,525.74

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