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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,621.50 and 235,429.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,621.50 and 235,429.50 is: 365,561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,621.50 : 235,429.50 = 235,429.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,621.50/235,429.50 = 235,429.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,621.50x = 235,429.50 × 235,429.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,621.50x = 55,427,049,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,427,049,470.25/151,621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,561.94

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