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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,610 and 235,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,610 and 235,412 is: 365,535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,610 : 235,412 = 235,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,610/235,412 = 235,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,610x = 235,412 × 235,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,610x = 55,418,809,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,418,809,744/151,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,535.32

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