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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,611 and 235,410.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,611 and 235,410.75 is: 365,529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,611 : 235,410.75 = 235,410.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,611/235,410.75 = 235,410.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,611x = 235,410.75 × 235,410.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,611x = 55,418,221,215.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,418,221,215.56/151,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,529.03

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