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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,629 and 235,437.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,629 and 235,437.75 is: 365,569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,629 : 235,437.75 = 235,437.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,629/235,437.75 = 235,437.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,629x = 235,437.75 × 235,437.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,629x = 55,430,934,125.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,430,934,125.06/151,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,569.48

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